◆ Pacific League Seibu Lions 10-2 Softbank Hawks (April 4th, Belluna Dome)
Softbank Hawks Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo has confirmed that pitcher Kazuki Sugiyama, who has returned to action after fracturing his left fingers, will be joining the first team. "He's not officially registered yet, but he'll be joining tomorrow," he revealed. He could be promoted to the first team as early as the game against Seibu Lions on the 6th (Belluna Dome).
On this day, Sugiyama took mound for the second time since his return in a farm league game against Orix Buffaloes (at Tamasta Chikugo). He started mound and runs one scoreless inning, demonstrating that he is in perfect condition.
The reigning saves leader was dissatisfied with his pitch after the game against Nippon-Ham on April 11 (at Escon Stadium), and injured himself by punching the dugout.
![[Photo] Suzanne shows off her slender arms in a sleeveless top: "Beautiful," "Oh, how stylish," "So cute!"](https://hochi.news/images/2026/04/25/20260425-OHT1I51250-L.jpg)
![[Scoreboard] Seibu Lions vs. Softbank Hawks](/asset/img/news/source/logo_hochi.png){kind=logo}
![[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.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/04/20260504-OHT1I51407-L.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Yuki Yanagita, suffering from a bone bruise in his right knee, resumes outdoor batting practice but starts on the bench for the third consecutive game. Hotaka Yamakawa is also out of the starting starting line-up for the first time this season.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/04/20260504-OHT1I51306-L.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Hsu Jo-Hsi to be sent back to the minor leagues for further adjustment: "I caused trouble for the team." In his first appearance back in the major leagues, he gave up 14 hit 7 runs in 4 innings, resulting in a tearful knockout.](https://hochi.news/images/2026/05/04/20260504-OHT1I51379-L.jpg)
![[Softbank Hawks] Takashi Umino spoke out against Reyes's misleading actions, saying, "I told him to stop," and "I don't want to work under suspicion."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/06/20/20260620-OHT1I51531-L.jpg)
