Yokosuka " Rainy " Johnny

NPB Central League:Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4 vs 3 Tigers

Jesus Liranzo locked up a monumental milestone on June 23rd, capturing his first career NPB victory with a stellar relief appearance against the Tigers at historic Koshien Stadium. Entering the ballgame in the bottom of the 7th inning as the team’s second pitcher, the Swallows’ dynamic firethrower put on an absolute clinic in efficiency, needing just 9 precise pitches to navigate through the high-pressure frame. While he surrendered one hit, Liranzo showed ice in his veins, racking up a big strikeout and refusing to issue any free passes to keep the opposition completely off the board. This flawless, scoreless performance keeps his season ERA at a perfect 0.00, proving that Liranzo is ready to be a premier, high-leverage weapon out of the Tokyo Yakult bullpen.