Rakuten Eagles announced on the 2nd that professional golfer Nozomi Osuga, a native of Miyagi Prefecture, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game Orix Buffaloes on August 12th.

▼ Nozomi Osuga

"I'm so happy to have been given the opportunity to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Rakuten Eagles game. I'll do my best to throw strike that you wouldn't expect from a woman! (laughs)"