Hsu Jo-hsi Secures 2nd NPB Win; Says 'Failure is Nutrients for Success' in Hero Interview

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi returned to the first team today, starting against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He pitched 6 scoreless innings, hitting 157 km/h on the radar gun, and led the team to a 3-1 victory. Earning his second career win, Hsu stood on the hero interview stage and stated that past failures were the nutrients for his success. Before this game, Hsu had suffered three consecutive losses in the first team and had been sent to the farm team for adjustments. In his return at the Fukuoka Dome, he showed great stability. After a strong start, he retired 10 consecutive batters from the second inning. The offense supported him with a double from Kensuke Kondo and a home run from Ryoya Kurihara. Hsu expressed his gratitude to the fans and vowed to keep working hard.