Second-year right-hander Shohei Otani threw the first shutout of his professional career on Tuesday as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Seibu Lions 3-0.
Making his sixth start of the season, the 19-year-old Otani (4-1) gave up six hits while striking out nine and walking three in a 126-pitch outing at Ocean Stadium.
"I have only ever lasted seven innings until now. I have finally done it," said Otani.