[Seibu Lions] Wynans, who runs in 4 innings, has been sent to the minor leagues for further adjustment. "He was bad overall from the start," said manager Nishiguchi, who confirmed, "He's going to the minor leagues."

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In the third inning, infield gather around starting pitcher Wynans (center) after he allowed another run. (Photo by Hidekazu Toyoda)

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Starting pitcher Allan Winans pitched four innings, giving up six hit, five Walk strike out four, but allowing a career-high seven runs, resulting in his third loss (2 wins). After the game, manager Nishiguchi stated, "He's going to the minor leagues," confirming that Wynans will be sent to the farm team for further adjustments.

He left the mound after 5 runs in the 5th inning, suffering his second loss, starting from the June 23 Rakuten Eagles game in Yamagata City, after 7 days of rest. In the first inning, Masaki gave up the lead with a leadoff hitter homer, then with one out and a runner on first, Kurihara hit a two-run homer, giving up three runs in one go. In the 3rd inning, with one out, left fielder Kuwahara dropped a shallow fly ball from Kurihara. With one out and a runner on first, Makihara and Yanagimachi hit a series of hits, giving up two runs.

In the fourth inning, with one out, he walked two consecutive Walk, putting runners on first and second with one out, and then gave up a two doble to Kondo that split left-center field.

The right-hander said, "The whole thing was struggling with control against a good team like this. This time, we were all bad from the start, so we'll just improve. Specifically, control. Especially in the early count, I want to make sure the breaking ball gets into the strike and make sure I can make the fastball properly," he said, then slumped his shoulders and got on the bus.

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[Seibu Lions] Wynans, who runs in 4 innings, has been sent to the minor leagues for further adjustment. "He was bad overall from the start," said manager Nishiguchi, who confirmed, "He's going to the minor leagues."