
◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Nippon-Ham vs. Yomiuri The Giants (31st, ES CON FIELD)
Maria Makino of Morning Musume '26, known as a huge Nippon-Ham fan, threw the first baseman pitch for the third consecutive year.
This was the first race of the season on a roof open day. number In '1', she wore a flashy skirt featuring a photo of Director Shinjo's face pitch. Although he veered wide to third base, he delivered a no-van pitch for the third consecutive year. "I had Yuki Saito teach me pitching this time as well. Are you watching Yu-chan~? Thank you very much," he expressed his gratitude to former team member Mr. Saito. Finally, he shouted 'Love Shinjo,' and Nippon-Ham shouted out about love.
Before pitch, they enthusiastically sang their 1999 hit song "LOVE Machine," energizing the Escon. A special live performance by the group will be held after the game.