Takuhiro Kimura of Tenshin to perform ceremonial pitch at the Rakuten Eagles vs. Orix Buffaloes game on September 2nd: "I think there will be a Rakuten Eagles win!" | Pacific League.com

Takuhiro Kimura of Tenshin will perform the ceremonial pitch at the Rakuten Eagles vs. Orix Buffaloes game on September 2nd, saying 'I think there will be a Rakuten Eagles win!'

Baseball King

August 27, 2026 02:06

Tenshin Kimura appeared for a ceremonial pitch at a game held at Kitagin Ball Park in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture.

The Rakuten Eagles announced on the 27th that Takuhiro Kimura of Tenshin will perform the ceremonial first pitch at the game against the Orix Buffaloes to be held at Kitagin Ballpark on September 2nd.

On that day, the game was held as the 'Unique Bank® The Kita-Nippon Bank Night Game,' the Iwate Prefecture installment of the 'Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Tohoku Series Supported by Daito Trust Construction,' a series of first-team regular season home games played in each prefecture of the Tohoku region.

▼ Comment from Takuhiro Kimura of Tenshin

I believe the joy of being able to watch Rakuten Eagles games again this year is here! I believe a great game is coming! I believe a Rakuten Eagles win is coming! I will give my all for my long-awaited pitch in a first-team game!!