Ke Hsien-Chen Extends Hitting Streak to 8 Games in Single-A; Cheng Tsung-Che Gets a Hit in Triple-A

(Central News Agency reporter Xie Jingwen, Taipei 8th) Los Angeles Dodgers Single-A outfielder Ke Hsien-Chen maintained his hot streak, going 2-for-5 with a hit today, extending his hitting streak to 8 consecutive games. Boston Red Sox Triple-A infielder Cheng Tsung-Che went 1-for-3.

In Minor League Baseball action, the Dodgers Single-A team faced the Athletics Single-A team today. Dodgers' Taiwanese prospect Ke Hsien-Chen started as the cleanup hitter and left fielder. He grounded out to second base in the 2nd inning and struck out in the 4th inning.

In the bottom of the 6th, the Dodgers' leadoff hitter doubled. Ke followed with a single to left field, advancing the runner, and the Dodgers continued the rally to score. Ke flied out to center field in the 7th inning.

In the bottom of the 9th, Ke recorded his second hit of the game, a single to left field. The Dodgers lost the game 8-15. Ke finished 2-for-5 with one strikeout and two runs scored. His hitting streak now stands at 8 games, and his batting average is .285.

The Boston Red Sox Triple-A team faced the Toronto Blue Jays Triple-A team today. Red Sox Taiwanese infielder Cheng Tsung-Che started as the 8th hitter and second baseman. He flied out to third base in the 1st inning. In the 4th inning, he singled to center field and later scored on a teammate's hit.

Cheng struck out in the 6th inning. He finished the game 1-for-3 with one strikeout and one run scored. The Red Sox won the game 5-3. Cheng has now hit safely in 4 consecutive games, and his batting average is .242. (Editor: Wu Surou)