Liao Yu-Lin Hits Walk-Off Homer in Rookie League; Cheng Tsung-Che Notches 3 RBIs in Triple-A

(CNA, Taipei, June 6, by reporter Hsieh Ching-wen) Milwaukee Brewers' 18-year-old fielder Liao Yu-Lin played in a rookie league game today, recording 2 hits and 3 RBIs, and became the hero with a walk-off 2-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, his first career home run in the US. Meanwhile, Boston Red Sox Triple-A player Cheng Tsung-Che had a good day at the plate, with 2 hits, 3 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases.

The Brewers' rookie league team faced the Texas Rangers today. Brewers' Liao Yu-Lin started as the 7th batter, playing third base. Liao hit a single to center field in the bottom of the 2nd but was caught stealing.

Liao drew a walk in the bottom of the 4th and flied out to center field in the bottom of the 6th. In the bottom of the 8th, he struck out, but in his second at-bat of the inning, with the bases loaded, he drew another walk, forcing in the tying run to help the team even the score at 12-12.

In the top of the 10th in extra innings, the Rangers scored one run. In the bottom of the 10th, with one out and a runner on, Liao hit a walk-off 2-run homer to lead the team to a 14-13 victory. The exit velocity was approximately 164 km/h.

Liao went 2-for-4 today with his first career home run, 2 walks, 1 strikeout, and 3 RBIs, becoming the hero. His batting average rose to .121 after the game.

Boston Red Sox Triple-A fielder Cheng Tsung-Che started as the 2nd batter, playing shortstop, in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays today. Cheng grounded out to first in the bottom of the 1st. In the bottom of the 3rd with a runner on and one out, Cheng hit a single to right field, driving in 2 runs. He advanced to second on the throw and then stole third.

Cheng struck out in the bottom of the 5th and 6th innings. In the bottom of the 8th, he hit a single to center field with an RBI and recorded his second stolen base of the game, his 7th of the season.

Cheng went 2-for-5 today with 3 RBIs, 2 strikeouts, and 2 stolen bases, helping his team to a 6-3 victory. His post-game batting average is .240.