Hsu Ruo-hsi to Start Against Orix on 17th, Aiming for 2nd Win, First Home Win

TAIPEI (CNA) -- Taiwanese pitcher Hsu Ruo-hsi of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, who pitched well but suffered a loss in his April 8th start, is expected to make his next start at home against the Orix Buffaloes on April 17th, aiming for his second career win in Japan's professional baseball league. He practiced pitching on the home mound today, throwing about 23 pitches to adapt to the field conditions.

The 25-year-old pitcher Hsu Ruo-hsi, in his first year in Japan, made his NPB first-team debut on April 1st against the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, pitching 6 scoreless innings to earn his first win. On April 8th, he made his first appearance at the Fukuoka Dome, pitching 7 innings, giving up 1 home run and 1 earned run. Despite a quality start, he received no run support and suffered his first career loss.

According to Japanese media reports, Hsu Ruo-hsi will be the starting pitcher for the first game of the SoftBank Hawks' three-game home series against the Orix Buffaloes, starting on April 17th. Hsu also practiced pitching on the home mound today, throwing about 23 pitches, including fastballs, curveballs, sliders, and changeups, with the catcher in a standing position, to check the slope of the pitcher's mound.

Hsu Ruo-hsi, who pitched well but lost his previous start, is striving for his second career win in Japan and his first home win in the April 17th game. He stated that he must adapt quickly and continue to prepare well.

Hsu Ruo-hsi has made 2 starts in Japan's top league, pitching a total of 13 innings, giving up 9 hits, including 1 home run, striking out 11 batters, and allowing 1 earned run. He holds a record of 1 win and 1 loss, with an earned run average of 0.69. (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150414