◆ Ozeki flamed out with 12 hit 8 runs Mr. Imae: "I didn't expect Softbank Hawks 's pitcher team to get such a large number of points all at once..."

Softbank Hawks 's Tomohisa Ozeki started on the mound against Seibu Lions on the 6th. In the second inning, he gave up nine consecutive At Bat, including bases loaded hit, and was removed from the game after 5 innings, having thrown 92 pitches, given up 12 hit and 8 runs.

Following Stewart Jr. and Seo Hsu Jo-Hsi, Ozeki has also been sent back to the farm team for further adjustments. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 6th, MC Takagi Yutaka said, "They have six pitcher in the rotation, and three of them are being sent to the minor leagues for adjustments. That was a bit unexpected, wasn't it?" He pointed out, "The starting pitchers aren't able to control the game. There were two games Seibu Lions where they gave up 7 or 8 runs early on and seemed to lose all will to fight." Commentator Imae Toshiaki expressed his surprise, saying, "It's hard to imagine Softbank Hawks pitcher giving up so many runs all at once."

Takagi summarized by saying, "So I think we're at a point where we need to really persevere."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"