Lotte’s Shuta Ishikawa “I want to throw my best balls effectively and confidently” as he starts against Nippon-Ham on the 2nd! | Pacific League

Lotte’s Shuta Ishikawa will start in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 2nd (Zozo Marine Stadium).

Shuta Ishikawa commented through the team, “I think there’s a part of my form where I’m facing hitter that allows me to release the ball consistently. I want to throw my good balls effectively and with confidence. I’ve made clear to myself the intention and mindset behind the ball I’m throwing and I’ll take that into consideration, and then I’ll just throw with confidence and perseverance. If I can focus on throwing each ball with confidence, I think that will naturally lead to results. I want to pitch in a way that allows me to make steady progress.”

Shuta Ishikawa has pitched in 15 games and 79 1/3 innings this season, with a record of 4 wins and 5 losses and ERA 4.54.