Chuang Chen Chung-Ao Throws 4.2 Scoreless Innings, 5 Ks, Fastball Hits 95.4 mph

(CNA reporter Su Chih-yu, Taipei, 5th) Taiwanese pitcher Chuang Chen Chung-Ao, who plays for the Oakland Athletics organization in Minor League Baseball (MiLB), started for their Triple-A team today. He pitched 4.2 innings, allowing 2 runs while striking out 5, helping his team defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate 5-4. His fastest pitch of the day was clocked at 95.4 miles per hour (approximately 153.5 kilometers per hour).

Chuang got through the first inning safely despite giving up a hit. In the second inning, he allowed a triple and a home run, giving up 2 runs. He started the third inning by issuing two consecutive walks but escaped the jam with a double play and a strikeout. He pitched a 1-2-3 fourth inning. In the fifth, he recorded two outs before giving up a double and being pulled from the game.

Chuang threw 77 pitches over 4.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs, with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. His ERA stands at 7.11. As the Athletics took the lead in the fourth inning, Chuang left the game with his team ahead, but he did not qualify for a win as he failed to pitch 5 full innings. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150605