◆ Pacific League: Rakuten Eagles vs. Nippon-Ham (5th -Rakuten Eagles Mobile is the strongest)

Hiroshi Tanahashi, the president of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, took the mound for the ceremonial first pitch of the Rakuten Eagles vs. Nippon-Ham game. The legend, known by the nickname "Once-in-a-Century Talent" and winner of numerous titles including the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, stepped onto the mound wearing a uniform with number 100. Following his declaration that "My motto is 'full power'," he threw a pitch with all his might, successfully getting a strike without a bounce. The stands erupted in a stir and warm applause.

He retired from active competition on January 4th of this year and currently leads New Japan Pro-Wrestling as its president. Ahead of the 'Road to DESTRUCTION' event to be held at Sendai Sun Plaza Hall on the 13th, he greatly energized the City of Trees.