July's Best JCL Hurler is Hirayama 
The Pitcher of the Month Award has been selected and the Central League winner is <Yomiuri:team#292> relief specialist, <Shihi Hirayama:player#7342>. For his fine work in July he has been named the league's foremost pitcher.

During the month, he excelled with 7 saves in 7 save opportunities, a 0.79 ERA and 2 wins and no losses. In 11.1 innings Hirayama struck out 18 and gave up 5 hits and 0 walks.

Checking out his season stats to date, <Hirayama:player#7342> has 20 saves in 35 relief appearances with a 4-1 mark and 2.02 ERA. Teams are batting .160 against him.