[Orix] Osaka Marvelous captain Mizuki Tanaka no-ban at the first pitch ceremony pitch “baseball players are amazing…” SV League’s first queen
Sports Hochi
2025.9.15(月) 14:38
Pacific League Orix vs Softbank (15th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)
The first queen of the Volleyball SV League, Osaka Marvelous’ captain Mizuki Tanaka, took the mound at the first pitch ceremony before the game. He played a major role for the first time in his life and said no bounce pitch to Wakatsuki in catcher. “I was really worried about whether it would reach (catcher), but I’m glad it went well baseball.
The day was held as “Osaka Marvelous Special Day,” and Hayashi Kotona and Miyabe Aimee also presented bouquets to both teams. The SV League is scheduled to begin in October. Captain Tanaka renewed her determination, saying, “Our goal is to win the championship for the second time in a row. We will work hard in every game and bring out our strengths. We want to liven up Osaka with sports, and we want people to come to the volleyball venues to support us, so we will do our best to give them courage and inspiration.”
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