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are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region, and owned by the Lotte conglomerate. ==History==The Marines franchise began in 1950 as an inaugural member of the Pacific League. The Marines were founded as the Mainichi Orions, and they won the inaugural Japan Series in 1950. In 1958, they were renamed the Daimai Orions; the Tokyo Orions in 1964; the Lotte Orions in 1969; and finally, since 1992, they have been the Chiba Lotte Marines. - Source: Wikipedia
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Backdropped by the deadly earthquake and tsunami and worsening radiation leak, the Japan Pro Baseball season has opened to relief, empathy and cheers with the Rakuten Eagles beating the defending champion Chiba Lotte Marines 6-4.
Backdropped by the deadly earthquake and tsunami and worsening radiation leak, the Japan Pro Baseball season opened Tuesday to relief, empathy and cheers as the Rakuten Eagles beat the defending champion Chiba Lotte Marines 6-4.
Players stood along the baseline, heads bowed. Fans observed a moment of silence. In the stands, spectators held signs reading, "Stay Strong Japan." Away from the ballpark, those who no longer have homes, watched the game on television from shelters.
Players stood along the baseline, heads bowed. Fans observed a moment of silence. In the stands, spectators held signs reading, "Stay Strong Japan." Away from the ballpark, those who no longer have homes, watched the game on television from shelters.
