[Softbank Hawks] Ryosuke Otsu leaves the game with a chance to earn his career-high 8th win; his excellent pitching of 7 innings and 1 runs was supported by his teammates' comeback victory | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Ryosuke Otsu leaves the game with a chance to earn his career-high 8th win, after a strong performance of 7 innings and 1 runs, which also helped his teammates stage a comeback victory.

Sports Hochi

July 2, 2026 20:16

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Seibu Lions (August 2nd, Mizuho PayPay)

Softbank Hawks pitcher Ryosuke Otsu left mound after runs one run in seven innings.

After retiring all three batters in the first inning, closer with one out in the second inning, Ishii hit a solo homer, but closer to the lowest runs. On this day, he showcased a fast-paced pitch using a variety of breaking ball such as change-up and one-seam fastball. The lineup also saw a two-run single to left field with one bases loaded out in the fifth inning, and Kurihara hit his 23rd solo home run in the sixth inning to score three runs to take the lead.

Otsu pitched seven innings, throwing 92 pitches, and left the game with the opportunity to earn his career-high eighth win. Matsumoto Yu closed out the eighth inning without giving up a run.