Softbank Hawks Hawks pitcher chief coach and head coordinator Shinji Kurano commented on the use of pitcher Yugo Maeda in the final stages of the season on the 17th. Maeda had a pitcher practice at Mizuho PayPay Dome that day and then traveled to Hokkaido by air in preparation for the three-game series against Nippon-Ham (at Escon) starting on the 18th.

Yu Maeda, who has won 10 consecutive games since the start of the season, is expected to pitch in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 20th. In his third year since graduating from high school, his number of appearances and pitch count are managed by the team. Despite his winning streak, this time too, he will be starting after being systematically removed from the active roster.

As the season nears its end and the team aims for its third consecutive league championship, Coach Kurano has made it clear that he will not change his approach, stating, "He won't be pitching at full capacity all the time. The team's victory is the top priority, but that doesn't mean we'll push him too hard." The aim is to prevent injuries while allowing him to gain experience mound in the more high-pressure second half of the season.

Coach Kurano continued, "He's only in his third year, and he's a player who will become a treasure to the team. Of course, we have to cherish him, just like with the other players, and we're thinking about that carefully." win and growth. These two unwavering pillars support the consistently winning The Hawks.