[Lotte] Sakurazaka 46's Ten Yamasaki Throws a No-Bounce Pitch pitch Despite the Missed Attempt, She Says, "I'm Glad I Was Able to Throw a Fastball"—Successfully Redeems Herself After Last Year's Wild Pitch | Pacific League.com

[Lotte] Sakurazaka 46's Ten Yamasaki Throws a No-Bounce Pitch pitch Despite the Missed Attempt, She Says, "I'm Glad I Was Able to Throw a Fastball"—She Succeeds in Redemption After Last Year's Wild Pitch

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July 10, 2026 18:16

Yamazaki Ten throws the ceremonial first pitch (Photo by Takematsu Akiki)

◆ Pacific League League: Lotte vs. Orix Buffaloes (October 10th, ZOZO Marine Stadium)

Sakurazaka46's Yamazaki Ten (20) took the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

He attended the summer event "BLACK SUMMER WEEK 2026" and played a major role for the second year in a row. Wearing a uniform with the number 10, in keeping with his name, he took to mound. Last year, his pitch went wide towards first base, but this year, although it bounce once, it went over home base, drawing loud applause from the fans in the stands.

"I'm glad I was able to throw fastball. I never expected to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the second year in a row, so being able to get revenge is truly a blessing. That made me nervous as well. I want to score my own score at 100," he said, but also showed his enthusiasm for the next no-bounce pitch pitch, saying, "I want to get my revenge a little."

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