◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (August 2nd, Belluna Dome)

On August 2nd, Seibu Lions announced that they will hold a fundraising event before their game against Orix Buffaloes at 5 PM (Belluna Dome) to support victims of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28th.

The fundraising event will be held near the main gate of Belluna Dome from 3 PM to 5 PM. In addition to team president Okumura, who is from Kumamoto City, and other team staff, minor league fielder coach Ryosuke Kodama, who is from Yatsushiro City infielder Ryosuke, who is from Gyokuto Town, are scheduled to participate. Coach Noda and Kodama are expected to participate after the farm league game against Hayate at Carminique has finished, but their participation may be suspended depending on the game situation.

Furthermore, starting after the game on the 2nd, donation boxes will be placed near the gate information area at Belluna Dome Belluna Dome on days when the first team holds regular season there from the 7th onwards. The deadline is yet to be determined.