[Lotte] Austin Boss finished his exhibition game with 5 hit 3 runs in 5 innings, saying, "I was able to make corrections from the 2nd inning onwards."

Sports Hochi

2025.3.22(土) 16:21

◆ Open match between The Giants and Lotte (22nd, Tokyo Dome)

Lotte pitcher (formerly of the Mariners) started in the game against The Giants (Tokyo Dome) on the 22nd, throwing 69 pitches in five innings, allowing five hit, three struck out, and three runs, in his final appearance of the exhibition game.

With one out in the first inning, Sakamoto Walk and Nakayama singled to put runners on first and second, and Okamoto drove in three runs into the left-center field seats. All but three innings were pitch with runner on his back, but he survived with a tenacious pitch. After the game, he said, "The first time, I didn't throw the ball where I wanted to, especially the control of the fastball. After the second inning, I was able to make adjustments and throw well. I think it's all about the first time today," he said, reflecting on pitch.

On the 19th, US time, his wife gave birth to their second child, a son, in the US. Although he had the option of returning to Japan temporarily to be present at the birth, after consulting with his wife, he decided to stay in Japan to be in top condition for the opening game. He is a right-handed relief pitcher who is likely to start in the second game of the season, against Softbank on March 29th (Mizuho PayPay). Success as a starter in his new home of Lotte should also lead to the happiness of his family.