[Rakuten] Howard allowed two hit and no runs in the seventh inning to earn his fifth win. Looking forward to the next game, “Onegaishimasu” | Pacific League

[Rakuten] Howard gave up two hit and no runs in the seventh inning, earning his fifth win. “Onegaishimasu” (Thank you) for the next game.

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2025.9.23(火) 19:46

Pacific League Nippon-Ham 0-7 Rakuten (23rd, Escon)

Rakuten pitcher Howard earned his fifth win, allowing only two hit and no runs through the seventh inning.

“I was able to keep the balls in strike zone and get fielder to get the outs,” he reflected, walking only one Walk and throwing fastballs and breaking ball at a good tempo for the batters to hit. With one out and a runner on first in the seventh inning, he signaled to the third-base bench after throwing his third pitch to Gunji. He then retired to the bench and was replaced by Sho Suzuki. Manager Miki explained that the injury was due to a strain in his right arm, saying, “My arm was a little stiff.” After the game, Howard calmly said, “I don’t think there’s anything too surprising about that,” and showed his enthusiasm for the next game by saying “Onegai shimasu” in Japanese.

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