5/31 (Sun) Pro Baseball Interleague 'Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs Giants' to be Broadcast Live on GAORA SPORTS, Including First Pitch by Maria Makino (Morning Musume '26)

GAORA SPORTS, the CS channel that broadcasts all home games of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, will air the interleague game 'Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Giants' on Sunday, May 31, starting 30 minutes before the game begins. Before the game, Maria Makino (Morning Musume '26) will appear for the first pitch, which will also be broadcast live on GAORA SPORTS. 'GAORA Pro Baseball Broadcast (Fighters)' covers the game from 30 minutes before the start until the end, including pre-game events. On Sunday, May 31, at the Fighters' home stadium, Es Con Field HOKKAIDO, the interleague game 'Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Giants' will take place. Maria Makino, known as a huge Fighters fan, will throw the first pitch. This marks her third consecutive year throwing the first pitch at Es Con Field HOKKAIDO, following June 2, 2024, and April 27, 2025. Makino, who delivered impressive no-bounce pitches in 2024 and 2025, continues to evolve every year. GAORA SPORTS will broadcast this first pitch live. Additionally, a portion of the 'Morning Musume '26 Special Live' held after the game will be aired during the rebroadcast at 19:30 on the same day.