Japanese media focused on the performance of Hanwha Eagles foreign pitcher Cody Ponce. This is due to his past experience playing for the Nippon Ham Fighters and the Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japanese professional baseball.

On the 4th, Japanese media 'J-Cast' introduced that 'Cody Ponce, a pitcher who played for Nippon Ham and Rakuten, is making a great impact in the KBO League.' It is recorded that Ponce, who stepped onto Korean soil for the first time this season, has 9 wins and no losses with an earned run average of 1.80 in 13 games. He has pitched 85 innings and struck out 112 batters. He is ranked first in the institutional sector for earned run average, wins, and strikeouts.

The media reported, 'On the 3rd, Ponce started against the Daejeon KT Wiz, achieving 6 innings with no runs allowed (2 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts) to secure his 9th victory of the season. He has continued his undefeated streak since the opening, achieving 9 consecutive wins and recording an earned run average of 1.80. As of the 3rd, he is leading the league in wins, earned run average, and strikeouts.'

The media added, 'Local media cannot hide their excitement as they largely featured the news of his 9 wins, a significant achievement in his debut season in the KBO League.'

Citing domestic reports, the media introduced, 'Ponce has achieved his 9th victory of the season, placing him alone at the top of the wins institutional sector. He is currently leading in virtually all pitching metrics and maintaining an MVP pace.'

It also projected, 'His earned run average decreased from 1.90 to 1.80, and his strikeouts increased from 105 to 112. He is ranked alone at the top in wins, earned run average, and strikeouts, and he is on pace to achieve the pitching triple crown, a feat enjoyed by only four players in KBO history.'

Ponce, who is maintaining a record of 4 wins and no losses with an earned run average of 2.72 in away games, is in top form at home. He showcased a perfect performance with 5 wins and no losses and an earned run average of 0.86 in 6 home games. The media reported, 'As of the 3rd, he is on a streak of 30 consecutive innings without allowing a run at home.'

The media also noted, 'There are many cases of foreign players, like Ponce, who have succeeded in the KBO League after playing in Japan. It is not uncommon for both pitchers and hitters to have won titles.'

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