◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Softbank Hawks (August 8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Sean Hjelle was removed from the active roster on the 8th. He started the game against Softbank Hawks on the 7th (Kyocera Dome Osaka) but struggled, giving up 4 hit and 3 runs in 2 1/3 innings, along with 4 Hit by Pitch. He also struggled in the game against Nippon-Ham on June 30th (ES CON FIELD), giving up 9 hit 5 runs in 2 1/3 innings, resulting in two consecutive early exits from games.

He has a career record of 7 wins in 93 MLB games and joined the team this season from the Giants. So far, he has been a part of the starting rotation, with a record of 3 wins and 5 losses and an ERA of 2.42 in 13 games. At 213 centimeters, he is the tallest right-handed pitcher with major league experience in history. He will use this time to make meaningful adjustments in order to regain his original form.