Before the Lotte-Nippon-Ham game held at Zozo Marine Stadium Zozo Marine Stadium the 8th, actress and model Himeka Shintani, who is from Misawa City, threw first baseman pitch.

Shintani commented through the team, "I'm so happy I was able to strike! I don't have any baseball experience, but I've played a lot of sports, so I was confident and I'm happy. I'll be cheering for The Marines a lot, so I hope they do their best."

The game was held on the same day as "THIS IS MISAWA Night Game," a sponsored event by Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture.