Boston Red Sox Triple-A infielder Tsung-Che Cheng continued his strong offensive performance, hitting his seventh home run of the season—a solo shot that tied the game—in a 3-for-5 outing. Cheng has now hit safely in six consecutive games, raising his batting average to .258, despite the Red Sox's 4-5 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Meanwhile, Arizona Diamondbacks Triple-A pitcher Yu-Min Lin delivered a solid performance on the mound against the San Diego Padres' Triple-A affiliate. Lin pitched six innings, allowing only one earned run on three hits, while striking out two and walking two. He threw 81 pitches, reaching a maximum velocity of 151 km/h. Lin earned his fourth win of the season, bringing his ERA to 5.49, as the Diamondbacks secured an 8-1 victory.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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