Before the Lotte-Softbank Hawks game held at Zozo Marine Stadium on the 19th, Pierre Taki threw out first baseman.

Pierre Taki commented through the team, "Wow, it was an honor. To be able to pitch in a professional setting, where a game is about to be played, was truly a great joy. To be able to pitch against Shisho and Kakunaka was a great honor. I usually watch The Marines games, and I can only watch intently, so I will continue to support them."

The event was held on the same day as the "Gungho Special Nighter," a sponsored match by Gungho Online Entertainment, Inc.