[Softbank Hawks] suffers a crushing defeat, bringing their record against Seibu Lions to 2 wins and 5 Hsu Jo-Hsi gives up 7 runs in 4 innings for his 3rd loss. With the struggling Yamakawa out of starting line-up, the offense only manages a 2-run homer from Kurihara.

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Manager Hiroki Kokubo watches the progress of the game (photographer: Shohei Uemura)

◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 10-2 Softbank Hawks (April 4th, Belluna Dome)

Softbank Hawks started Hsu Jo-Hsi (Shu Luoxi) gave up 4 runs in the first inning, then went 14 hit 1 Walk 7 runs over 4 innings, marking their third loss. After readjustment, he returned to the first team on the 16th of the first lunar season but failed to produce results. The second-in-Yusuke Ito relievers were also hit, and with 19 hit allowed, the team posted 10 runs this season.

The lineup has removed Hotaka Yamakawa from the starting line-up for the first time this season, having only one solo hit Home Run in the last nine games, but closer runs five innings in Seibu Lions Shinya Sugai. In the sixth inning, Ryoya Kurihara hit his eighth two-run homer, but the large runs early on was too big. Against Seibu Lions, they have a 2-5 record this season.

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[Softbank Hawks] suffers a crushing defeat, bringing their record against Seibu Lions to 2 wins and 5 Hsu Jo-Hsi gives up 7 runs in 4 innings for his 3rd loss. With the struggling Yamakawa out of starting line-up, the offense only manages a 2-run homer from Kurihara.