Orix Buffaloes pitcher Sean Hjelle is scheduled to start against Lotte on the 9th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium). The 213cm right-hander, in his first year in Japan, has gone five consecutive games without a win since the game against Softbank Hawks on June 23rd (at Seibu Lions PayPay Dome), but he pitched a tenacious game against Seibu on the 1st (Belluna Dome), giving up only two runs in six innings. With the summer vacation season upon us, he promised to deliver a great game to young baseball fans, saying, "Yes!"

Jerry himself spent his childhood in the United States playing not only baseball but also other sports such as soccer. "Boys who aspire to become professional baseball players may be playing various sports right now, but I think there are still many options (besides baseball). Becoming a professional baseball player is one dream, but I want to tell them, 'If you keep doing what you love, your dream will come true someday.'" he said passionately.