Hsu Jo-Hsi to Start Against Orix on 17th, Aiming for 2nd Win and First Home Win
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi is scheduled to start against the Orix Buffaloes at home on April 17th, aiming for his second career win in NPB and his first home win. In his previous start on April 8th, Hsu pitched 7 innings allowing 1 earned run but took a loss due to lack of run support. He made his NPB debut on April 1st against the Rakuten Golden Eagles, earning his first win with 6 scoreless innings. His current record is 1 win and 1 loss with a 0.69 ERA over 13 innings in 2 starts, allowing 9 hits and 1 home run, with 11 strikeouts.
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi, who suffered a loss despite a strong outing on April 8th, is scheduled for his next start on April 17th at home against the Orix Buffaloes, where he will aim for his second career win in NPB. Today, he practiced pitching on the home mound, throwing approximately 23 pitches to adapt to the field conditions.
The 25-year-old pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi is in his first year in NPB. His first appearance in the NPB first team was on April 1st against the Rakuten Golden Eagles, where he pitched 6 scoreless innings to earn his first win. On April 8th, he made his first appearance at the Fukuoka Dome, pitching 7 innings, allowing 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 Jo-Hsi will be the starting pitcher for the first game of the three-game series against the Orix Buffaloes at the Fukuoka Dome starting on April 17th. Hsu also practiced pitching today, throwing approximately 23 pitches with the catcher in a standing position, testing various pitches including fastballs, curveballs, sliders, and changeups to confirm the mound's slope.
Hsu Jo-Hsi, who took a loss despite a good performance in his previous start, is striving for his second career win and first home start win on the 17th. He stated that he must adapt quickly and continue to prepare.
Hsu Jo-Hsi's current NPB first team record is 2 starts, totaling 13 innings pitched, allowing 9 hits including 1 home run, striking out 11 batters, and giving up 1 earned run. His record is 1 win and 1 loss, with an ERA of 0.69. (Edited by Wu Su-jou) 1150414
The 25-year-old pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi is in his first year in NPB. His first appearance in the NPB first team was on April 1st against the Rakuten Golden Eagles, where he pitched 6 scoreless innings to earn his first win. On April 8th, he made his first appearance at the Fukuoka Dome, pitching 7 innings, allowing 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 Jo-Hsi will be the starting pitcher for the first game of the three-game series against the Orix Buffaloes at the Fukuoka Dome starting on April 17th. Hsu also practiced pitching today, throwing approximately 23 pitches with the catcher in a standing position, testing various pitches including fastballs, curveballs, sliders, and changeups to confirm the mound's slope.
Hsu Jo-Hsi, who took a loss despite a good performance in his previous start, is striving for his second career win and first home start win on the 17th. He stated that he must adapt quickly and continue to prepare.
Hsu Jo-Hsi's current NPB first team record is 2 starts, totaling 13 innings pitched, allowing 9 hits including 1 home run, striking out 11 batters, and giving up 1 earned run. His record is 1 win and 1 loss, with an ERA of 0.69. (Edited by Wu Su-jou) 1150414