
On the 5th, Lotte uploaded a video of pitcher Naoya Masuda (36) on their official YouTube channel titled "Finally, a great achievement! The camera closely follows him just before, at that moment, and afterward!"
Masuda pitched in the ninth inning of the game against Seibu Lions (ZOZO) on the 4th, leading 5-3 by two runs. He recorded his second save of the season with a 1-inning hit runs, reaching 250 career saves. This was the fifth player in pro baseball history to achieve this feat, securing his entry into the Meikyukai (Famous Baseball Association).
The approximately 20-minute video consists of footage of him preparing in bullpen for his pitching appearance, as well as interviews with his teammates and family. Masuda said with deep emotion, "Even though it was someone else's achievement, there were so many players who were happy for me as if it were their own. The support staff were the same. I'm also incredibly grateful to PR manager Kajiwara for keeping the camera rolling the whole time."