◇ Chiba Lotte Marines Marines Manager Saburo Collaboration Highball Now Available - Sold when the team is leading at the end of the 7th inning

Chiba Lotte Marines Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will start selling "Saburomaru Highball" at Zozo Marine Stadium on days when they are leading at the end of the 7th inning, starting with their game against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles on June 19th.

Saburomaru Highball is a win collaboration highball combining "Saburomaru Distillery's Smoky Highball," produced at the Saburomaru Distillery of Wakatsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture), with Director Saburomaru.

Additionally, the "MARINES WINNING CEREMONY," which is held whenever The Marines win, will be rebranded as "MARINES WINNING CEREMONY supported by Saburomaru Distillery" starting on the same day. Based on the concept of "Let's all raise a glass to celebrate win!", a collaborative commercial with manager Saburo will also be shown on the big screen.

▼Comments from Director Saburo▼
"I am grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with a highball that shares my name. I will do my best to rack up as many win as possible so that fans can raise a glass of Saburomaru Highball."

▼Saburomaru Highball Overview▼
Menu item: Saburomaru Highball (900 yen including tax)
*Includes 6 limited edition player stickers (randomly selected)
Sales start date: Sales begin on June 19th, during the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles game.
Sales locations: Stores inside the stadium, vendors, and food courts outside the stadium (planned).
Sales conditions: Only available for purchase on days when Chiba Lotte Marines is leading at the end of the 7th inning (if they take the lead in the 8th inning or later) during regular season held at Zozo Marine Stadium
If win: Sales continue until 30 minutes after the end of the match.
In case of lose: Sales end after the match ends.

◇Tohoku Rakuten's ceremonial first pitch at the event held in Yamagata on Rakuten Eagles 23rd will be thrown by Shoma Doi of Montedio Yamagata.

On Tuesday, June 23, at Kirayaka Stadium in Yamagata, Seima Doi—a native of Yamagata City and player for Montedio Yamagata—will attend the match against Saitama’s Seibu Lions and perform the pre-game ceremonial kick-off.In addition, Tomoaki Honma of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, a native of Higashine City, will also be in attendance and will participate in various events.

Other highlights include a solo performance of the national anthem by a student from Yamagata Kita High School and a special performance by the Yamagata University Wind Ensemble, all designed to liven up this once-a-year match in Yamagata Prefecture.

In addition, numerous events themed around “festivals” will be held this season. inning On the day of the event, 200 children in middle school and younger will be recruited to participate in the "Spin It! Round and Round Time ~Festival Ver.~" event. Attendees can also enjoy a "Welcome High-Five" where players greet them at the stadium entrance, Tohoku Series-exclusive merchandise, and gourmet food produced by popular players, which is also a hit at the "Rakuten Eagles Mobile: Saikyo Park Miyagi."

▼Comment from Monte Diio Yamagata Player Seima Doi▼
"I’m Seima Doi from Montedio Yamagata. I’m truly delighted to be standing here today at mound, home of Rakuten Eagles—another professional sports team representing Tohoku! While I usually control the ball with my feet, this time I’ll be putting all my strength into pitch with my right arm, carrying the passionate support of everyone in Yamagata and Tohoku. Rakuten Eagles Fans and Yamagata supporters, please be sure to watch the “play ball” (instead of “kickoff”) at mound!

▼Comment from Higashine City Hometown Ambassador, New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Tomoaki Honma▼
"I’ll be cheering with all my might for our Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles to keep climbing higher and higher, starting with this match here in Yamagata! Let’s go!"