◇Saitama Seibu Lions' Nogizaka46 member Yuna Shibata throws the ceremonial first pitch.

Before the game, Saitama Seibu Lions held a special collaboration between Nogizaka46 and Pacific League by holding a ceremonial pitch. Yuna Shibata from Nogizaka baseball took the mound here.

▼ Mr. Shibata's Comment ▼
"I was able to do the 'No bounce pitch and had fun! It's a perfect score.' I practiced with the staff during the regional performance in preparation for the ceremonial pitch. I was nervous until the very end, but the players encouraged me by saying, 'Be confident!' and I was able to throw with confidence. I'm also happy to have won a big chain necklace!"

◇ Fukuoka Softbank second-round draft pick, Ryuta Inagawa, undergoes left knee surgery

Fukuoka Softbank pitcher Ryuta Inagawa underwent surgery today, the 31st, at a hospital in Saga City to repair his left knee's lateral meniscus. He is expected to be out of action for two to three months. pitcher, who was drafted in the second round, made his first appearance in the first team on April 1st of his rookie year, but has not pitched in regular season since then.

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