◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Lotte vs. Chunichi (June 10th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

The Lotte Marines held a "TEAM26 Day" event during their game against the Chunichi (ZOZO) on the 10th, and former team players—including this newspaper’s reporter Shohei Kato (35),Yukifumi Okada (41), Tatsuya Uchi (40), and Yuta Omine (37) attended the event.

Before matches, he participated in talk shows and photo sessions to interact with fans. Reporter Kato wore jersey number 10, Okada wore number 66, and Omine wore jersey number 1, both appearing on the ceremony pitch. Both showed the dignity of former pros with Norvan pitch. After leaving the mound, cheering songs and chants from their playing days arrived from the right field seats, and the three bowed their heads and waved in response. Here are the comments from the three people.

◆Kato Reporter: "It was so much fun being back at Marine Stadium after so long. I was truly moved when I heard the cheering songs. It made me realize once again how wonderful The Marines' cheering is. Thank you!"

◆Okada: "Thank you for giving me this valuable experience today. I was very happy to hear the Okada chants and cheers from the right field stands, and it reminded me of the days I played at Marine Stadium. Thank you!"

◆Mr. Omine: "I was very nervous being back at Marine Stadium after so long. I was truly happy to have this opportunity. I was also happy to be able to show my son and daughter that I used to play baseball. Hearing the Omine chants at Marine Stadium made me realize, 'Ah, I really was a professional baseball player.'"