Taiwan's Treasure Xu Ruoxi Wins in First NPB Start, Japanese Media Reports Extensively

In his inaugural NPB appearance for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Taiwan's prized pitcher Xu Ruoxi started against the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, throwing six shutout innings to earn his maiden victory in Japan's league, prompting widespread media reports.

Xu Ruoxi, in his Japanese debut versus the Rakuten Golden Eagles, threw 86 pitches over six innings, allowing only three hits while striking out six and walking two, with no runs conceded and a top speed of 155 km/h, leading the SoftBank Hawks to a 6-0 win and claiming a victory in his first outing.

Daily Sports headline: "SoftBank achieves five consecutive opening wins after three years; new foreign pitcher Xu Ruoxi pitches six innings with three hits and no runs, securing first victory in debut game in Japan."

Another Daily Sports report: "SoftBank's WBC Taiwanese representative right-hander Xu Ruoxi delivers a stunning debut with six scoreless innings, filling the rotation gap left by departing pitcher Haruhiro Arai."

Sports Hochi: "SoftBank's five-game opening streak after three years! Xu Ruoxi pitches six scoreless innings in his debut in Japan for first win, 'able to pitch decisively,' supported by home runs from Yuki Yanagita and Kensuke Kondo."

Another Sports Hochi article: "SoftBank's 'Taiwan Treasure' Xu Ruoxi, in his Japan debut, fires fastballs up to 155 km/h, 'pitching decisively' for six shutout innings with six strikeouts."

TBS: "SoftBank opens season with five straight wins! Taiwanese pitcher Xu Ruoxi wins first game in debut in Japan, pitching six innings with three hits, six strikeouts, and no runs; Yanagita hits season's first homer, Kondo adds second two-run blast."

West Japan Sports: "'Taiwan Treasure' delivers impressive debut start in NPB, 'trusting catcher and pitching decisively,' SoftBank's Xu Ruoxi throws six scoreless innings."