Don't miss the debut of Chiba Lotte's new manager, Saburo, and the historic moment of a rookie opening pitcher for the first time in 76 years! 『Yoshimoto BASEBALL LIVE Chiba Lotte vs Saitama Seibu』 Live broadcast from 18:30 on Friday, March 27

© Chiba Lotte Marines BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch) will broadcast live the 2026 Professional Baseball Pacific League opening game "Chiba Lotte Marines vs Saitama Seibu Lions" from ZOZO Marine Stadium starting at 18:30 on Friday, March 27.

History in the Making! A Rookie Opening Pitcher for the First Time in 76 Years vs. a Right-Handed Pitcher Who Achieved His Long-Sought First Big Role

The biggest focus of this season's Pacific League opening game is Chiba Lotte's second-round draft pick rookie, Kaito Mohri. He has been entrusted by new manager Saburo with the significant role of "rookie opening pitcher," a first for the team in 76 years since the Mainichi Orions era in 1950. Armed with a fastball clocked at up to 151 km/h and a sharp slider, he will take to the mound to make history. On the opposing side, Saitama Seibu's Yutaro Watanabe, in his eighth year, will serve as the opening pitcher for the first time in his career. He showed overwhelming stability with an ERA of 1.38 in three exhibition games, securing his long-desired position. His powerful arm, capable of throwing up to 153 km/h, will stand against the Chiba Lotte batting lineup.

"New System" and "Major Reinforcements": Two Powerhouses Vowing a Comeback from the B-Class

For both teams that finished in the B-class last season, this season is one they cannot afford to lose. Chiba Lotte Marines: Mr. Saburo, who has served as both farm team manager and first-team head coach, has been appointed as the new manager. With the slogan "PLAY FREE. WIN HARD.", he aims to create a "bright and fun team" beyond rigorous training, seeking the excitement they last experienced in 2005. Saitama Seibu Lions: They have carried out the team's first-ever acquisition of multiple FA players (Masashi Kuwahara, Issei Ishii). As per their slogan "Breakthrough," they will challenge for a comeback season, breaking their own limits with aggressive reinforcements that strengthen the defensive centerline.

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"Yoshimoto BASEBALL LIVE Chiba Lotte vs Saitama Seibu" Broadcast Channel: BS Yoshimoto (BS265ch) Broadcast Date/Time: March 27, 2026 (Fri) 18:30-22:00 (Live Broadcast) *Maximum extension until 23:00 How to Watch: [TV] BS265ch (Free Broadcast) [Smartphone/PC] https://video.bsy.co.jp/ (Free Streaming) Program HP: https://bsy.co.jp/programs/by0000015992