◇ Fukuoka Softbank Hawks' Chun-Wei Chang receives the "SMBC Trust Bank Farm Monthly MVP Award" for July.

Fukuoka Softbank Chun-Wei Chang pitcher has been awarded the "SMBC Trust Bank Farm Team Monthly MVP Award" for July in the Western Division. pitcher Zhang appeared in three games in July, recording a 3-0 record, a 0.92 ERA over 19.2 innings, and strike out strikeouts, and signed a professional contract on the 27th of the month.

Reflecting on his performance, he said, "I was able to compete well with the batters within strike zone and throw accurately to where catcher was positioned. I was also able to concentrate on facing the batters during the game, so I think that was good." He analyzed the reasons for his good form as "a significant increase in practice time and being able to concentrate on throwing to where catcher was positioned in bullpen."

◇ Fukuoka Softbank to take orders for charity towels for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.

Fukuoka Softbank will be taking pre-orders for charity towels (2,000 yen including tax) at The Hawks official online store from August 13th (Thursday) to August 24th (Monday) at 1pm, with the aim of supporting the recovery efforts in Kumamoto Prefecture. This item is a face towel featuring Kumamon, the PR character for Kumamoto Prefecture, and Harry Hawk, which was sold at the "Fight! Kyushu Day" event held at the Kumamoto Livework Fujisakidai Stadium in April of this year.

Fukuoka Softbank and Fanatics Japan LLC will donate an amount equivalent to the sales profits of the target products as relief funds through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. The total amount of the donation will be calculated based on the sales performance of the target products and will be announced on the official website and other platforms after the donation is made.

◇Saitama Seibu Lions "Seibu Lions Fitness Club Tokorozawa supported by LIONS" has been renovated.

Starting today, the 13th, the name of the "Seibu Lions Fitness Club Tokorozawa" facility has been changed to "Seibu Lions Fitness Club Tokorozawa supported by LIONS". Through this facility, they aim to promote the "The Lions x Fitness x Tokorozawa" lifestyle and become an attractive wellness facility rooted in the Tokorozawa area.

The gym area will also feature dynamic photographs of Saitama Seibu Lions players. Initiatives to help people feel closer to the team, such as selling "The Lions Gourmet at Home," are also planned.

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