Hiroshima Carp 1st and a half months, 1 army player practiced in one hall, open to fans May 21, 15:47
In preparation for the opening of the season next month, professional baseball team Hiroshima will be gathered and practiced by the players of one army on the 21st for the first time in about a month and a half, and it will be open to fans.
To date, Carp has been practicing in staggered groups to prevent infection with the new coronavirus.
While the 12 teams are aiming to open at the shortest on 19th next month, the team will practice at the Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima City on the 21st for the first time in about one and a half months since April 7th I did it.
On the ground, Shinji Sasaoka and the players became a wider circle, and the training started with the voice of Mr. Kosuke Tanaka, the chairman of the players.
The athletes warmed up with a smile while keeping an appropriate distance, then practiced batting and sweated.
Director Sasaoka said, “We are delighted to be able to gather and practice together. We want to make good preparations and show good play when the season starts.”
In addition, the practice is open to fans in the prefecture selected by lottery and measures are taken such as sitting in sterilized seats at intervals to prevent infection, while about 300 fans take pictures of the athletes who are aiming I enjoyed playing.
A man in his 50s said, “I think the players will be the hardest days because there will be no matches, and I think the spread of infection is gradually converging, so I hope to start as soon as possible.” .
Kosuke Tanaka, Chairman
For the first time in a long time, when the players of the first army gathered for practice, Kosuke Tanaka, the player chairman, said, "I'm happy that the players can gather and play. I want to focus on the opening day. "