◇ Tohoku Rakuten Eagles: Yuuchami to visit on 9/21 (Mon/Holiday)

On Monday, September 21 (National Holiday), model and TV personality Yuuchami will perform the ceremonial first pitch at "Glad I Had It! Rakuten Card Day" held at Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi. On the day, in addition to the ceremonial first pitch, she is scheduled to appear on the pre-game stage and in events between inning.

▼Comment from Yuuchami▼
"Hello, I'm Yuuchami! I don't usually throw balls, so I'm really worried about whether it will reach the mitt, but I'll be training hard to throw a fastball by the day of the event!! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the stadium on Monday, September 21 (National Holiday)!!"

◇Orix Buffaloes regular season attendance exceeds 2 million for the third consecutive year

Orix Buffaloes announced today, Thursday the 17th, that 30,485 people attended the game against Fukuoka Softbank held at Kyocera Dome Osaka, bringing the total attendance for this season's hosted regular season games to 2,024,942. Reaching the 2 million mark marks the third consecutive year since the 2024 season, which was a first in franchise history.

To commemorate this, the team-managed stores Bs SHOP and B-WAVE, as well as the official team online shop, will hold a "Support Appreciation Special Sale" from Friday, September 18th to Saturday, September 26th.

◇Fukuoka Softbank Championship Commemorative Events and Merchandise Now Available

Fukuoka Softbank achieved their third consecutive championship in today's game against the Orix Buffaloes. To celebrate the victory, championship visuals and logos will be displayed on the 1F glass surface of the JR Hakata Station Hakata Exit, and will also appear in the morning editions of the Nishinippon Shimbun and Saga Shimbun tomorrow, Friday the 18th. A 2D code is embedded in the championship logo, allowing fans to enjoy victory-related content in various locations, including around town and at the Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.

In addition, to express gratitude for the fans' passionate support, various league championship commemorative campaigns will be held, and "2026 League Championship Commemorative Goods" will be released. For details, please visit the special championship website.

▼Comment from Chairman Sadaharu Oh▼
"Over these past three years, Kokubo baseball has permeated the team year by year, and everyone has become able to play baseball that is strong in critical moments. Even if the difference in strength with the opponent isn't that great, a flow has developed where it ultimately leads to a win. The players have approached their work with self-awareness, and I believe that over these three years, we have become a team capable of powerful battles. The young players have all grown as well. Manager Kokubo is leading with composure and a steady presence. The players have full confidence in the manager, and they focused on the games and played their brand of baseball thoroughly. I believe this third consecutive league title is the result of the accumulation of these past three years bearing fruit."

◇Fukuoka Softbank "FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.2027" 1st Round of LIVE ACTs Announced

Fukuoka Softbank announced the first wave of LIVE ACTs for the music festival "FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.2027 supported by Trunk," co-produced with Space Shower Entertainment Producing Inc. and BEAMS Co., Ltd., to be held at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31.

[First Wave LIVE ACTs]
・Saucy Dog
・04 Limited Sazabys
・My Hair is Bad
・Marcy
・WurtS

The official first advance ticket lottery (by drawing) will run from 6:00 PM on Thursday the 17th until 11:59 PM on Sunday the 27th. Furthermore, a "2-Day Pass Standard Seat" will be sold, allowing fans to enjoy both days of live performances at a discount.

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