Hsu Jo-hsi earns 2nd win, praised by manager, to remain in starting rotation

According to the Central News Agency, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi returned to the first-team starting rotation on the 31st, pitching 6 scoreless innings to earn his second win of the season. SoftBank manager Hiroki Kokubo praised Hsu for his successful adjustment and confirmed he would remain in the starting rotation. Hsu had previously been sent to the farm team due to poor form but returned for today's game against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Fukuoka Dome. He threw 82 pitches over 6 innings, allowing only 3 hits, striking out 7, and issuing no walks. His fastest pitch reached 157 km/h, and the team won 3-1. Hsu has now made 5 starts this season, with a 2-3 record and a 5.47 ERA.