 He also started the deciding 6th game in the series, but had to leave with two down in the very first inning after being struck on the hand on a line drive by Nippon Ham Fighters first baseman Shinji Takahashi.Tono is one of many starters in Japan who pitches exclusively from the stretch position, modifying his delivery when there are runners on base.He does not have overpowering pitches, as his four-seam fastball tops out only at 144 km/h (89 MPH).