Wang Yen-Cheng Allows 3-Run Homer to Kim Do-young, Loses After 3.2 Innings and 6 Runs

(Central News Agency reporter Xie Jingwen, Taipei 9th) Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Wang Yen-Cheng of the KBO's Hanwha Eagles started against the Kia Tigers today, pitching only 3.2 innings and allowing 6 runs (4 earned). He gave up a 3-run homer to Kim Do-young, and his team ultimately lost 4-6, with Wang taking his 3rd loss of the season.

Wang started against the Kia Tigers today. In the top of the 1st inning with two outs, he allowed an infield single to third base to Kim Do-young, then gave up a deep left-center field double to foreign hitter Aderlin Rodriguez, resulting in 1 run. He then got the next batter to ground out to first base, preventing further damage.

In the top of the 2nd inning, Wang walked the leadoff batter. He then allowed 2 runs due to consecutive errors and a groundout, but quickly settled down to get the third out of the inning via a strikeout.

In the top of the 3rd inning, Wang issued two walks but managed to escape without allowing a run. However, trouble arose again in the top of the 4th inning. He allowed a single to center field to the leadoff batter, walked a batter with two outs, and then gave up a 3-run homer to Kim Do-young, after which he was pulled from the game.

The Hanwha Eagles' offense was stifled, scoring only 1 run in the 3rd inning through the first 7 innings. They rallied for 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning on two home runs, but could not add any more runs in the latter part of the game and suffered the loss.

Wang threw 89 pitches over 3.2 innings, allowing 5 hits (including 1 home run), striking out 3, walking 4, and allowing 6 runs (4 earned). His fastest pitch was 148 km/h. He took his 3rd loss of the season, and his ERA rose to 3.49. (Editor: Guan Zhongwei) 1150609