◆Pacific Pacific League: Seibu vs. Nippon-Ham (28th, Belluna Dome)
Entertainer and known The Lions fan Eiji Wentz appeared at the ceremonial opening pitch.
He appeared in his number 40 uniform as he will celebrate his 40th birthday this October. He was so nervous that he looked back and said, "I have no memory of it." Although he was out of the set position, he made a brilliant no bounce and pitch to the outside corner. I think it reached Director Nishiguchi and Seibu because I wanted to give power to him," he said.
It was the second time in 18 years, since 2007, that he appeared on the first pitch of the season opener. At that time, the opening pitcher game was during the active season of Director Nishiguchi, who is a close friend of the team, and he made a splendid win appearance. Before the game, he had a chat with the commander and was pressured, saying, "This season will depend on how the ball goes. He said of his prediction for Seibu results this season, "I'm in first place. No matter how low I estimate it, I'm going to win at least 100 games," he asserted. He also compared his own activities with the results of Seibu, saying, "There is a direct link between my results and my life, and if I am successful, Seibu will be No. 1, and if Seibu is No. 1, I will be successful, too.
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