NPB Center League : Tokyo Yomiuri Giants 8 vs 2 Swallows
Giants starter Forrest Whitley earned his first NPB victory on April 17th with a brilliant performance against the Swallows. Whitley dominated over seven scoreless innings, racking up nine strikeouts and surrendering only two hits. Despite walking three batters, he remained composed in high-leverage moments and effectively shut down the Swallows’ lineup, marking a major milestone in his Japanese career.
Yokosuka " Rainy " Johnny 