◇ Chiba Lotte vs Fukuoka Softbank Open Match (8th, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Chiba Lotte boss pitcher threw 48 pitches in three innings hit allowing 1 Hit by Pitch 2 strike out runs without a pitch.

With one out in the first inning, Ukyo Shuto allowed hit and stolen base, but struck out the next two batters to end the pop fly runs. In the top of the second and third innings, he retired three batters closer his first start of the season. The fastball clocks a maximum speed of 150 km/h. He has shown his strengths to the fullest, such as hitting a home run with a slider and stealing a struck out with a big curve.

Boss pitcher 's first pitch was against the Lotte Giants at the 2025 Spring Miyazaki Baseball Game on Saturday 1st. He also pitched well in the second inning hit with no four Hit by Pitch three strike out no runs. The right-hander, who has pitched in 207 MLB games, is making a splash in his new home.

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