Orix Buffaloes MAYUKA and MIIHI of "NiziU" in the ceremonial pitch against Chunichi on May 30｜Pacific League.com

On May 30th, Orix Buffaloes 's MAYUKA and MIIHI from "NiziU" will throw the ceremonial first pitch in their game Chunichi

Baseball King

May 23, 2026 02:13

Kyocera Dome Osaka, the home stadium of Orix Buffaloes (Photo = Getty Images)

Orix Buffaloes announced on May 23 that MAYUKA and MIIHI of the 9-member girl group "NiziU" will make a ceremonial pitch on Saturday, May 30 against Chunichi.

"NiziU Live with U 2026 “NiziU : THE CINEMA”" will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. Ahead of their first dome performance in approximately three and a half years, the two members, who hail from the Kansai region, will arrive early to add a touch of glamour to the stadium.

▼ Comment from MAYUKA

"I'm so happy to be able to stand on mound at Kyocera Dome a little before our concert! I'm going to throw with all my might!"

▼ Comment from MIIHI

"I love baseball, so I'm really happy to be able to throw the first pitch! I'll throw it with all my might, hoping that NiziU's concert at Kyocera Dome will be a great success! Please cheer me on!"