On the 8th, Orix announced that B.LEAGUE Osaka Evessa player Maki Hayato will be pitching the special first pitch at the game against Lotte on May 22nd.
Hayatoshi Maki said through the team, “I am truly honored to be given such a valuable opportunity. Thank you. Honestly, I’m more nervous to go up to mound than to stand on the basketball court. In fact, I watched the Japan series on Kyocera Dome Osaka two years ago and was overwhelmed by the power of the baseball and was very impressed. This time, however, I will stop longing for it and face this pitch with sincerity. Thank you very much.”
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