On April 4th, "TEAM26 Day" was held at Zozo Marine Stadium, with The Marines alumnus Naoyuki Shimizu throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. "TEAM26 Day" is an event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of "TEAM26," the team's official fan club established in 2006, and to express gratitude to TEAM26 members and other fans who support The Marines. On the 5th, Naotaka Takehara and Yoshihisa Naruse will appear, throwing out the first pitch and holding a talk show and photo session on the stage outside the stadium before the game.

▼Comment from Naoyuki Shimizu▼
"I am truly grateful to TEAM26 for giving me this opportunity to participate in their 20th anniversary celebration, and to all the fans who cheered for me from the right field stands today. I remember being encouraged by those cheers during my playing days. I would be happy if you continue to support The Marines in the future. I would like to thank Chiba Lotte Marines for creating this opportunity."