◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tokyo Yakult Open Game (5th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank In the first inning of the game Shunsuke Iwai pitcher Iwai pitched two perfect innings.

mound pitcher In the top of the 4th inning, he retired Munetaka Murakami and Santana on consecutive struck out pitches. In the top of the 5th inning, he pushed a straight ball and finished with only 6 pitches.

Last season, his first year, Iwai pitcher posted a ERA 3.46 record in 15 games with the Ichigun. In his last appearance in an open game (Feb. 23 against Orix), he struggled with a 3 hit 1 Walk 2 runs inning, but he showed his pitching skills this time around to clear his name.

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・ Shunsuke Iwai results/video