Kazuyuki Hoashi essentially replaced Toshiya Sugiuchi last season when he joined the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks and Sugiuchi left to suit up for the Yomiuri Giants.
After a frustrating first season in Fukuoka, Hoashi turned in his best performance in a Hawks uniform on Tuesday with Sugiuchi watching from the opposing dugout.
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