[J:COM] “J:COM” at Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Super Speed Net Hikari Day” Yumiko Udo of “Tiger Party” tries again to throw the first pitch with uniform number “100”! “I got 85 points on my second first pitch of my life. I pitched a no-bounds ball and got a better score than last time.”
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Press release: September 16, 2024
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“J:COM” at Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Super Speed Net Hikari Day” Yumiko Udo of “Tiger Party” tries again to throw the first pitch with uniform number “100”! “I got 85 points on my second first pitch of my life. I pitched a no-bounds ball and got a better score than last time.”
*-September 16th (Monday/Holiday) “Hanshin Tigers vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows” match-*
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JCOM Corporation (J:COM, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoichi Iwaki), a silver partner of the Hanshin Tigers, announced that on Monday, September 16, 2024 (holiday), Hanshin Koshien Stadium (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture) ) was held at the Hanshin Tigers versus
J:COM West Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President: Shunichi Sakurai), a J:COM group company, is the title sponsor of the “Tokyo Yakult Swallows” game.
The first pitch ceremony was held under the title “Super Speed Net Hikari Day”.
At the first pitch ceremony, Yumiko Udo, a freelance announcer from Kansai and avowedly a fan of the Hanshin Tigers, wore a uniform with the number “100” on her back to express her gratitude and
congratulations for the 100th anniversary of the opening of Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Appearance. During his second first pitch ceremony in his life, his dynamic pitching form allowed the ball to land in the catcher’s mitt without bouncing, causing excitement in the pre-game venue. The first pitch ceremony can be viewed on the J:COM special website (
https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tigers/
In addition, so that you can enjoy it after the game, we will also run a campaign where you can win an autographed Hanshin Tigers uniform with the same uniform number worn by Yumiko Udo and an autographed baseball ball by applying through the special website (September 2024) 16th (Monday/holiday) 9:00 to October 16th (Wednesday) 23:59).
* -Comment: Yumiko Udo- *
* ◆How do you feel after throwing the first pitch at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, the home of the Hanshin Tigers that you cheer for? * Last time I described it as a “wedding”, but this time I approached it more like a “silver wedding anniversary”. It was my second time and I was very nervous!
Last time I was really nervous, so I tried various ways to not get nervous, such as taking deep breaths and counting numbers in my head, but when I stood on the field of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, I felt the energy rising from the ground and I was soaring. Ta. I really understood how a pitcher feels when he throws the first pitch in a game.
* ◆The goal was to pitch to convey the feelings of the fans to the players. How would you rate your pitching? *
I threw out the first pitch for the second time in my life and scored about 85 points. In preparation for today’s first pitch ceremony, I practiced my pitching form in the mirror and received advice from various people. This time I got it to the catcher without a bounce, so I gave it a better score than last time, but I wanted to throw it a little more coolly, so I gave it an 85.
* ◆Please give a shout out to the team. *
At today’s first pitch ceremony, I wanted to pitch a pitch that would convey the feelings of the fans to the players, not only because I wanted to convey my love for the Hanshin Tigers, but also because the fans had various feelings as well. In this situation, I wanted them to honestly convey their love to the Hanshin Tigers.
* ◆How to enjoy the “Yumiko Udo” game against the Hanshin Tigers and what are the recommended points? *
It’s fun no matter what I do. Even when I’m watching a game on TV at home, I’m always singing cheering songs for the players along with the voices of the fans at the stadium. By singing the cheering songs while watching the game on TV, we think you can have fun together even if you can’t come to the stadium. In the future, I would like to continue this as a “Yumiko Udo” health method.
* ◆Please give a message to fans who enjoy baseball at home. * I think there are many people who watch TV in silence while drinking beer or something, but there are many people outside of the stadium who have the same feelings for baseball and the team!
Let’s support together through the TV broadcast. And when you win, let’s all toast to the TV screen!
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* -Event summary-*
Event name Hanshin Tigers vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows
“J:COM Super Speed Net Optical Day”
Date and time: September 16th (Monday/Holiday) 14:00 Match start Venue Hanshin Koshien Stadium (1-82 Koshiencho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture)
First pitch pitcher Yumiko Udo (free announcer)
questionnaire
Campaign We will give away prizes by lottery from among those who respond to the survey and request materials from the special website. Prize A: Hanshin Tigers uniform signed by Yumiko Udo (2 people) B Prize: Baseball autographed by Yumiko Udo (5 people)
Prize C: Hanshin Tigers uniform (3 people)
D Prize: J:COM x Hanshin Tigers Collaboration Zaku Goods Assortment (5 people) -Application site- https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tigers/
– Application period – September 16, 2024 (Monday/holiday) 9:00 to October 16, 2024 (Wed) 23:59
*Please check the application site for details such as application conditions. -Hanshin Tigers uniform, baseball (image is before Yumiko Udo’s signature)-