Rakuten Eagles announced on the 24th that actress Kasumi Yamaya, who hails from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Lotte on August 18th.

▼ Comment from Kasumi Yamaya

"My name is Kasumi Yamaya, and I have been given the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch. I never imagined that I would be able to stand in the stadium where I had my first part-time job when I was in high school! I've fulfilled another dream. I'll do my best to throw strike during the actual pitch!"