◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク０―７楽天（３日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Rakuten Eagles Takahisa Hayakawa pitcher (27) started the Softbank Hawks game and pitched 7 innings, hit 3 runs and 9 strike out. Achieved a high-quality start in 4 consecutive games (7 or more innings, 2 earned runs or less). He won his second win of the season and contributed greatly to stopping the team's losing streak.

The team is on a six-game losing streak before the game. In a difficult situation, Hayakawa was entrusted with starting mound. Cook a sharp fastball with slider and hitter. In the 5th inning, he was in a pinch with one out and first base, but he was unmoved. He hit Shuto and Kondo with a fly to the left and closer runs to the ground. In the 6th inning, he was in a pinch with 2 outs and 2 bases, but closer to runs. He pitched 3 hit 3 Walk runs and 9 strike out in 7 inning. The batting line took the lead in the 7th inning and grabbed their second win of the season. "I think it's the result of pitching carefully while thinking about making as few shots as possible," he nodded.

He threw a record 120 pitches since his left shoulder surgery, dispelling any concerns about his physical condition. "It was tough, but I think I have to go through these steps first, otherwise I won't have another chance, so being able to throw 120 pitches is a positive thing for me," he said, acknowledging the positive takeaways.

ERA improved to 0.93. The left-handed pitcher, who has shown exceptional consistency, delivered a passionate performance that rescued the struggling team.