Hsu Jo-Hsi gives up 7 runs, two homers in start; faces Lin An-Ko at 157 km/h
Taiwanese pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi, playing for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, struggled in a start against the Seibu Lions, giving up 7 earned runs over 4 innings. Despite clocking 157 km/h against fellow Taiwanese player Lin An-Ko, he allowed 2 hits in their matchups.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, Taipei 4th) Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi made his first-team start today against the Seibu Lions, pitching 4 innings, giving up 2 home runs and 7 earned runs, and leaving the game while his team was trailing. In the first inning, he faced Taiwanese batter Lin An-Ko of the Seibu team, throwing a fastball up to 157 km/h, but gave up 2 hits in 3 at-bats against him.
Hsu Jo-Hsi last started in the first team on April 17 against the Orix Buffaloes, pitching only 1.2 innings, giving up 2 home runs and 7 earned runs, and taking the loss. He was then sent down to the minor league for adjustment and returned to the first team today, starting at Seibu Dome against the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Hsu Jo-Hsi ran into trouble after two outs in the first inning, first allowing a hit to Watabe Seiya, then a two-run homer to Tyler Nevin. Facing fellow Taiwanese standout Lin An-Ko, he gave up a center-field single, throwing his fastest pitch of 157 km/h during their at-bat. He then allowed singles to Taira Daiga, Kojima Taiga, and Ishii Kazunari, giving up 4 runs in the inning.
In the second inning, Hsu Jo-Hsi again faced Tyler Nevin and gave up another two-run homer, having given up two home runs to Nevin in the game. He then got Lin An-Ko to ground out to shortstop.
In the bottom of the third inning, after one out, Hsu Jo-Hsi gave up singles to Kojima Taiga and Ishii Kazunari. After two outs, he gave up another single to Alexander Canario, allowing one more run.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, after one out, Hsu Jo-Hsi still couldn't get Tyler Nevin out, giving up a left-field single. He then allowed a center-field single to Lin An-Ko, followed by a walk to Taira Daiga, loading the bases. He struck out Kojima Taiga, then got Ishii Kazunari to fly out to left field, preventing further runs.
In total, Hsu Jo-Hsi threw 92 pitches over 4 innings today, giving up 14 hits, including 2 home runs, striking out 5, and walking 1. He gave up 7 earned runs and left the game after 4 innings with the team trailing 0-7, becoming the candidate for the loss. His fastest pitch in the game was 157 km/h. (Editor: Chang Ming-Kun) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, Taipei 4th) Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi made his first-team start today against the Seibu Lions, pitching 4 innings, giving up 2 home runs and 7 earned runs, and leaving the game while his team was trailing. In the first inning, he faced Taiwanese batter Lin An-Ko of the Seibu team, throwing a fastball up to 157 km/h, but gave up 2 hits in 3 at-bats against him.
Hsu Jo-Hsi last started in the first team on April 17 against the Orix Buffaloes, pitching only 1.2 innings, giving up 2 home runs and 7 earned runs, and taking the loss. He was then sent down to the minor league for adjustment and returned to the first team today, starting at Seibu Dome against the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Hsu Jo-Hsi ran into trouble after two outs in the first inning, first allowing a hit to Watabe Seiya, then a two-run homer to Tyler Nevin. Facing fellow Taiwanese standout Lin An-Ko, he gave up a center-field single, throwing his fastest pitch of 157 km/h during their at-bat. He then allowed singles to Taira Daiga, Kojima Taiga, and Ishii Kazunari, giving up 4 runs in the inning.
In the second inning, Hsu Jo-Hsi again faced Tyler Nevin and gave up another two-run homer, having given up two home runs to Nevin in the game. He then got Lin An-Ko to ground out to shortstop.
In the bottom of the third inning, after one out, Hsu Jo-Hsi gave up singles to Kojima Taiga and Ishii Kazunari. After two outs, he gave up another single to Alexander Canario, allowing one more run.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, after one out, Hsu Jo-Hsi still couldn't get Tyler Nevin out, giving up a left-field single. He then allowed a center-field single to Lin An-Ko, followed by a walk to Taira Daiga, loading the bases. He struck out Kojima Taiga, then got Ishii Kazunari to fly out to left field, preventing further runs.
In total, Hsu Jo-Hsi threw 92 pitches over 4 innings today, giving up 14 hits, including 2 home runs, striking out 5, and walking 1. He gave up 7 earned runs and left the game after 4 innings with the team trailing 0-7, becoming the candidate for the loss. His fastest pitch in the game was 157 km/h. (Editor: Chang Ming-Kun) 1150504
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