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◆ 130 pitches, the most this season: “That’s because manager Shinjo trusts me”

Nippon-Ham’ Hiromi Ito started against Softbank on the 29th. He pitched 130 pitches in 9 innings, allowing 5 hits, 9 hit strike out 1 runs earning his 3rd win of the season.

Commentator Toshiaki Imae of Fuji Television One’s “Pro baseball News 2025” broadcast on the 29th said of the ace, who threw a season-high 130 pitches, “As was the case when we played him last season, he is really tenacious and does not collapse. Of course, even if they score some points due to their poor condition, they will closer do so with the least runs effort. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good idea of what you’re doing. When he does this kind of pitch work, he wants to fielder do something about it, and the team comes together as one.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE “Professional baseball News 2025”