スポーツ｜巨人・戸郷、再び2軍落ちの危機 / Sports | Giants’ Togō Faces Another Risk of Being Demoted to the Farm Team

Summary

The Giants are considering sending pitcher Togō down to the farm team for the second time this season.

In the game on June 22 against Seibu, he struggled, giving up 3 runs on 6 hits over 5 innings, marking his sixth loss of the season. Chief pitching coach Suginoi pointed out that Togō’s control has been unstable and revealed that they plan to replace him with another pitcher for the upcoming game at Koshien. Togō’s decline in performance is affecting the team’s drop to fourth place.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that Togō might go to the minor leagues! What do you think?
Log: Yeah, it’s unfortunate that his performance hasn’t been great. He’s especially been criticized for his lack of control, and if he doesn’t get back in shape soon, it could be tough for him.
Chako: Right, Coach Sugini was worried about him too. I wonder how it ended up like this?
Log: It seemed like he was on a good path originally. Maybe his mindset is affecting him too.
Navi: Togō’s decline in performance could be linked to psychological factors and pressure.
Chako: I see! In that case, I really hope Togō can pull through!

Admin’s Note

It’s very unfortunate about Togō’s situation, but there are ups and downs in a player’s development. You can sense the coach Suginitu’s compassion for the players in his words. I hope that this demotion to the second team will provide Togō with a good opportunity to refresh himself and become a springboard for his future success. Sports can be tough at times, but those challenges are also what help players grow. I’m looking forward to his comeback.