◆ Pacific League: Seibu Lions vs. Softbank Hawks (April 4th, Belluna Dome)

Softbank Hawks 's starting Hsu Jo-Hsi, Xu Ruoxi, got into trouble in the first inning. struck out out the leadoff batter, Canario, and then got Nishikawa to ground out to second base for two quick outs. However, he gave up a single to Watanabe, and then a two-run homer to Nevin on a poorly placed slider. He also allowed hit to An-Ko Lin, Hirasawa, Kojima, and Ishii, giving up four runs in the first inning. In the second inning, he gave up another two-run homer to Nevin, his second in as many at-bats. When he returned to the dugout after the second inning, he buried his face in a towel for a long time, tears glistening in his eyes.

fastball reached a record-breaking 157 km/h since coming to Japan, but his off-breaking ball which were thrown in poorly, were consistently hit.

The 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, dubbed "Taiwan's treasure," joined Softbank Hawks on a massive 3-year, 1.5 billion yen contract. After representing Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic, he secured a spot in the opening day starting rotation and earned his first win in his debut game against Rakuten Eagles on April 1st (Rakuten Eagles Mobile). However, in his third appearance on April 17th against Orix Buffaloes (Mizuho PayPay), he was knocked out after giving up 7 runs in the second inning and was removed from the active roster. "I think I've improved in a good direction," he said, indicating his long-awaited return to the first team.

Hsu Jo-Hsi wiped away her tears and headed to mound in the third inning, but gave up three hit and another run.