Taiwanese Ace Hsu Tzu-hsuan Faces Indefinite Minor League Stint After Rough Outing

SoftBank's Taiwanese ace, Hsu Tzu-hsuan, faced a tough outing in his return to the top team, struggling against the Seibu Lions' offense. Allowing 7 runs on 14 hits in just 4 innings, Hsu was subsequently demoted to the minor league team for an indefinite period of adjustment.

Manager Koichi Hori stated that Hsu will remain in the minor league until he improves his overall performance. Hsu himself acknowledged that something was amiss, citing issues with his breaking ball accuracy and control. He expressed his greatest regret was not performing his duties as expected.

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There must be something wrong. I will find the problem while adjusting in the minor league, such as the accuracy of my breaking ball and control.

This setback is a significant blow for the young pitcher, who was once considered a rising star. The team and fans will be looking for his swift recovery and return to form. The focus now shifts to his adjustment period in the minor league, with hopes that he can overcome these challenges and regain his previous dominance.

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I don't know how long it will take, but I will do what I need to do.