Softbank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi spoke about his enthusiasm for the upcoming game against Seibu Lions on the 8th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome), in which he is scheduled to pitch.

On the 7th, he participated in practice and made final adjustments for his first home appearance. In his debut game on the 1st against Rakuten Eagles (Rakuten Eagles Mobile), he pitched well, giving up no runs in six innings and earning his first win since coming to Japan. For his second appearance of the season, he said, "The most important thing is to be able to pitch my own game with the same good feeling as last time," indicating that he will not be doing anything special.

Seibu Lions lineup said they would adapt to the game as it unfolds, stating, "We want to quickly get to know The Lions, a team we're facing for the first time, and see how their batters react to pitch." outfielder An-Ko Lin also from Taiwan, mentioned him by name and expressed caution, saying, "Since these are all batters we're facing for the first time, we'll go into the game with the mindset of closer each and every one of them."