Softbank Hawks

The Hawks decided to take Terry Doyle off the active roster after another shaky start tonight (4 IP, 82 NP, 19 BF, 5 H, 1 HR, 1 SO, 3 BB, 1 WP, 4 R, 2 ER).  Source: Sponichi 8/23/2012

Nippon Ham Fighters

Yuki Saito threw fifty pitches in the bullpen today.  Source: Nikkan Sports 8/23/2012

Rakuten Eagles

Hiroaki Shimauchi became the first player in franchise history to collect a hit and RBI in his very first Ichi-gun trip to the plate on Wednesday.  Source: Sanspo 8/23/2012