On Friday, March 27th, Chiba Lotte Marines will hold their season opener against the Saitama Seibu Lions at Zozo Marine Stadium, a game sponsored by Lotte Co., Ltd., titled "XYLITOL presents 2026 OPENING GAME." On the same day, actor Yuki Morinaga, who serves as the commercial character for Lotte's "Xylitol Gum" and "Xylitol AuraTect Gum," will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

▼Yuki Morinaga's Profile▼
Born on June 29, 1996, in Osaka Prefecture. She began her career as a child actress and in 2007 won the Best Newcomer Award at the 3rd Osaka Cinema Festival for her performance in Hideyuki Hirayama's "Shaberedomo Shaberedomo." Her recent works include the dramas "Zettai Reido ~Mizen Hanzai Sennyu Sousa~," "Imawa no Kuni no Alice," "Ousama ni Sasagu Ryukuyubi," "Chihayafuru -Meguri-," and "Kochira Yobi Jiei Eiyuuho?!". Her major film appearances include the "Chihayafuru" series, "Chiisana Koi no Uta," "Ichiko," and "Black Showman."

▼Comment from Yuki Morinaga▼
"I am deeply humbled to have been given such an important role, but with the hope of the players' win in mind, I will throw with all my might, as if I were throwing together with the fans!"