On the 21st, Orix Buffaloes announced that professional golfer Sakura Koshirai will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Lotte on September 4th (Kyocera Dome Osaka).

The 28-year-old from Hokkaido is a leading player in Japanese women's golf, boasting 12 JLPGA victories in total. With her exceptional consistency, she consistently ranks high in the Mercedes Ranking throughout the season. Through the team, she commented, "I'm very nervous about throwing the first pitch at Kyocera Dome Osaka, which has been a long-held dream of mine, but I'll do my best to throw it without it bounce!!"