NPB Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes 5 vs 1 Lions
Sean Hjelle turned in a masterclass on May 22nd, tossing 6.0 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win of the season against the Lions. The Buffaloes’ towering right-hander was incredibly efficient, needing just 81 pitches to navigate through 23 batters while allowing only five hits and a single walk. Hjelle kept the opposing hitters off-balance all night, refusing to let any runner cross the plate. With this brilliant performance, he lowered his spectacular ERA to a microscopic 1.58, further establishing himself as a dominant force in the Buffaloes starting rotation.
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