Kourin Ryoyo's Season Debut Hit by Home Runs, No Decision in Game, to be Reassigned to Minor League for Adjustment
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Kourin Ryoyo made his first start of the season, giving up 2 runs over 4 innings with no decision. The Fighters lost 9-10 to Orix. Kourin reflected on frequently falling behind in counts, and it was decided he would be reassigned to the minor league for adjustment. His season record in the main league is 1 loss with an ERA of 5.40.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 2, Report by Hsieh Ching-wen) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Kourin Ryoyo made his season's first start today, giving up 2 runs over 4 innings with no decision. According to Japanese media reports, he will be reassigned to the minor league for adjustment. Kourin Ryoyo stated that he was often behind in counts, and if he could improve this, he should be able to pitch more innings.
Taiwanese player Kourin Ryoyo of the Nippon-Ham Fighters returned to the main league today for his first start of the season, facing the Orix Buffaloes at home. He threw 78 pitches over 4 innings, allowing 5 hits, including 1 home run, walking 3, and striking out 6, giving up 2 earned runs. His fastest pitch was 154 km/h. Kourin Ryoyo left the game with his team leading, but the Fighters eventually lost 9-10, and Kourin Ryoyo did not factor in the decision.
According to Japanese media reports, a Fighters team executive stated after the game that Kourin Ryoyo is expected to be reassigned to the minor league for adjustment after this game. Kourin Ryoyo also commented in a Japanese media interview that he gave up too many hits, including a home run, in a short outing, and was often behind in counts during the game. He believes that if he can improve this situation, he should be able to pitch more innings.
So far this season, Kourin Ryoyo has appeared in 6 main league games (1 start), pitching a total of 8.1 innings, striking out 13, but also giving up 2 home runs and 5 earned runs, with a record of 1 loss and an ERA of 5.40. (Edited by: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150502
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 2, Report by Hsieh Ching-wen) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Kourin Ryoyo made his season's first start today, giving up 2 runs over 4 innings with no decision. According to Japanese media reports, he will be reassigned to the minor league for adjustment. Kourin Ryoyo stated that he was often behind in counts, and if he could improve this, he should be able to pitch more innings.
Taiwanese player Kourin Ryoyo of the Nippon-Ham Fighters returned to the main league today for his first start of the season, facing the Orix Buffaloes at home. He threw 78 pitches over 4 innings, allowing 5 hits, including 1 home run, walking 3, and striking out 6, giving up 2 earned runs. His fastest pitch was 154 km/h. Kourin Ryoyo left the game with his team leading, but the Fighters eventually lost 9-10, and Kourin Ryoyo did not factor in the decision.
According to Japanese media reports, a Fighters team executive stated after the game that Kourin Ryoyo is expected to be reassigned to the minor league for adjustment after this game. Kourin Ryoyo also commented in a Japanese media interview that he gave up too many hits, including a home run, in a short outing, and was often behind in counts during the game. He believes that if he can improve this situation, he should be able to pitch more innings.
So far this season, Kourin Ryoyo has appeared in 6 main league games (1 start), pitching a total of 8.1 innings, striking out 13, but also giving up 2 home runs and 5 earned runs, with a record of 1 loss and an ERA of 5.40. (Edited by: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150502
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