Lotte Marines pitcher Koshiro Hiroike (23) will start against Softbank Hawks Hawks on the 8th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome). Aiming to stop the team's four-game losing streak and secure his first win of the season, he said confidently, "In the last two games, I gave up runs early and didn't have a good start, so tomorrow I'll focus on getting off to a good start. I want to challenge them with my fastball and pitch without forgetting to enjoy myself."

In his second season, he has a record of 0 wins and 1 loss ERA 3.27 in 5 games. Since his third appearance on April 12 against Seibu Lions (at Belluna Dome), he has been entrusted with the role of starting pitcher. mound had previously pitched at Mizuho PayPay Dome in a relief appearance against Softbank Hawks on August 15 last year, but he gave up 4 runs in 2 innings and suffered his second loss, leaving him with a bitter feeling. The right-handed pitcher, who hails from Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and joined Lotte in the 2024 draft as the 5th pick after graduating from Miyakonojo Agricultural High School and Tokai University Kyushu, will take on Softbank Hawks lineup head-on in his hometown of Kyushu.