Hiroshima pitcher Taka wins first start

daily.co.jp (Japanese)

Hiroshima's Koichi Taka earned his first career win in his first professional start, pitching six innings and allowing one run. The 24-year-old left-hander, in his second year, struck out batters with his 151 km/h fastball. He overcame early baserunners and a fourth-inning deficit to secure the victory. This win marks Hiroshima's first consecutive victories in about a month, starting August with a win. Taka aims to contribute more as the season progresses.


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