◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Seibu Lions (30th, Tokyo Dome)

Softbank Hawks held its annual event, the 'Hawk Festival,' in Tokyo Dome. The five-member rock band 'Novelbright' held a mini live performance before the game, with model and talent Asuka Kijima throwing the ceremonial first pitch. "I did a lot of imitation training, but I was so overwhelmed by the atmosphere of the dome that it blew me away," said the bounce pitch with a wide veer toward third base.