Softbank Hawks Hawks pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa vowed on the 10th to shut down the powerful offense that boasts a league-leading 24 Home Run in 12 games. Looking ahead to the game against Nippon-Ham on the 11th (ES CON FIELD), he said, "I will challenge them in strike zone and do my best to pitch aggressively in my own style."

He also faced Nippon-Ham in the opening game on March 27th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome). Although his team win, he himself gave up 4 runs (2 earned) in 5 innings and left mound with the score tied. "I think The Fighters batting lineup is very strong, but first and foremost I want to focus on pitch in a way that will allow the team to win," he said, prioritizing win above all else this time as well.

In his last start on the 3rd against Lotte (at ZOZO Marine Stadium), he pitched eight scoreless runs but was unable to secure a win, making him the win opening day starter of the season. He suffered a loss in his one appearance against his former team, where he played until 2024, last season. He will be aiming to become the 23rd player in NPB history to achieve win against all 12 teams, hoping that "third time's the charm."