Giants' Togo Takes the Mound at Mazda Stadium, Vows to Break Losing Streak Against Hiroshima

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Togo will start in the June 23rd game against Hiroshima at Mazda Stadium, determined to reverse a troubling trend. The stadium has been a nemesis for both Togo and the Giants organisation. In his previous four appearances at Mazda, Togo has recorded zero wins with three losses and a 9.31 ERA, including a devastating outing on April 11 of last year when he surrendered 10 runs—his career worst—in just 3⅓ innings. The Giants as a team fared little better at the venue, posting a 2-10 record there last season.

Despite these poor statistics, Togo arrives with momentum from his previous start on June 10 against Rakuten, where he earned his first complete-game shutout in two years. Reflecting on the challenges ahead, Togo stated firmly: "The Giants haven't produced good results at Mazda. We absolutely have to break through this." With this victory fresh in mind, he aims to carry that confidence into Hiroshima and finally turn the tide at the stadium that has haunted both pitcher and team.