[Rakuten] “My number one priority is to come back with zero runs allowed,” says starting Kosei Shoji of the game against Orix on the 27th.
Sports Hochi
2025.9.26(金) 17:33
Rakuten Kosei Shoji pitcher, who will start in the Orix match (Kyocera D) on September 27th, burned their fighting spirit in a head-to-head confrontation with their rivals competing for CS advancement. “No matter how much runner I put out, if I think about coming back with zero (runs) as the number one thing, there is a chance,” he said, and he was motivated to throw without allowing runs. As a starter, he would like to be conscious of throwing long inning, but he said, “It’s important to throw without putting a burden on the relief team, but first of all, we need to win,” he said, saying, “I will continue to stack zeros regardless of the number of innings pitched.
In his last appearance on the mound on September 20th against Seibu (Rakuten Mobile), he pitched six innings, giving up seven hit but only one runs, earning his fourth win of the season. He ended his losing streak at three. Even though he was given the starting role at a crucial time in the final innings, he said, “I have no choice but to do what I have to do, so I want to focus solely on that.” He swung his right arm, aiming for a win.
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