[Seibu Lions] Wingenter gets his 19th consecutive hold! Breaks the professional baseball record.

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◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Seibu Lions (11th, ES CON FIELD)

Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Trey Wingenter made a relief appearance in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 11th (at Escon Stadium) and set a new professional baseball record with 19 consecutive hold.

On August 2nd, in a game against Orix Buffaloes (at Belluna Dome), he set a new Pacific baseball record for most consecutive Pacific League, tying Hanshin Tigers 's Oikawa with 18 consecutive games with a hold. After the game, he expressed his determination, saying, "If possible, I want to get hold in every game I pitch."

In his first year in Japan last season, he made 49 relief appearances, posting a 1.74 ERA, 1 win, 4 losses, and 31 hold, establishing himself as a key part of the team's win formula. In his second year in Japan this season, he was delayed at the start of the season due to a right shoulder injury, but he made his debut on June 11 against Hiroshima (at Belluna Dome). Prior to the game, he had appeared in 18 games, had yet to runs, and had a stable ERA of 0.00.

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[Seibu Lions] Wingenter gets his 19th consecutive hold! Breaks the professional baseball record.