Softbank Hawks pitcher Ryosuke Otsu vowed on the 21st to reach 10 wins on his fourth attempt. He finished the first half of the season with his ninth win against Lotte on July 18th (at ZOZO Marine Stadium), but in the second half, he went 0-1 in his three games. The right-hander, who is scheduled to start against Orix Buffaloes on the 22nd (at Mizuho PayPay Dome), renewed his resolve, saying, "I've been struggling with pitch for about a month, so I want to pitch well tomorrow and focus on getting a win."

This season, he has continued to pitch in the starting rotation from the start of the season. However, in the August Nippon-Ham 5th game against Mizuho PayPay, he was pulled after 5 innings with 67 pitches and 2 runs, tying the shortest of the season. In 2023, during the Nippon-Ham era, he closer Yamamoto (now with the Dodgers) to lead the league with innings pitched (170 innings), and this season he also served as the opening pitcher for Uwasawa, as an example. He vowed to grow, saying, "I don't think I can pitch that much without trust. With this strong The Hawks, I want to earn more trust and create a pitch that gives people a sense of security."

"I'm going to forget about the fact that I haven't won yet and go for that first win again. I don't think it's about being tired or anything like that," the right-handed pitcher said, describing his mindset. He's determined to get that crucial win in order to break through even further.