On the 7th, Lotte announced that they will begin accepting orders for merchandise commemorating pitcher Rikuto Yokoyama Yokoyama's "3-pitch save" exclusively at The Marines Online Store starting at 12:00 PM on May 8th.

On April 29, in the game against Rakuten Eagles at ZOZO Marine Stadium, Yokoyama pitched in the ninth inning as the sixth pitcher, throwing three batters hitter with three pitches and closer without runs, recording a save. Notably, closer save in three pitches against hitter three batters in one inning is only the second player in NPB history and the first in Pacific League history.

The commemorative merchandise being sold this time will include a total of 17 items, such as commemorative T-shirts and face towels.

Sales will be conducted through The Marines Online Store, with orders accepted from tomorrow at 12:00 PM until May 17th at 11:59 PM. For further details, please visit The Marines Online Store.

▼Comments pitcher Rikuto Yokoyama

"I never thought I'd be able to finish the game in just three pitches, so I'm the most surprised myself! I don't think you'll find many commemorative goods for a three-pitch save, so please consider purchasing one as a memento!"

▼ Commemorative Goods - Examples of Products

・Commemorative uniform (DTF processing/sizes: S, M, L, O): 17,000 yen

・Face towel: 2,000 yen

• T-shirt (Colors: Black, White / Sizes: S, M, L, XL) 3,800 yen

• Tote bag: 4,000 yen (all prices include tax)