Lotte's Aki Sasaki throws a career-high 111 pitches after turning pro, first win of the season. Pitcher Sasaki pitched for the first time in a game on the 31st of last month, and got off the mound with one run allowed in the 5th inning, with the rights of a winning pitcher.
On the 7th, he started the game against Orix, which was held at his home base, ZOZO Marine Stadium, and earned his first win.