Lions Suffer 1-Run Loss on 18th; Manager 'Bing' Points Out Flaws and Expectations
Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions lost 0-1 to Fubon Guardians. Manager Lin Yueh-ping commented on the lack of execution by young batters in key moments but expressed hope for their future growth.
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- 📰 Published: April 19, 2026 at 17:48
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The Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions played against the Fubon Guardians yesterday. After three innings, the Lions were trailing 0-1. In the fourth inning, the leadoff batter, Lin Tzu-hao, hit a triple, but the following batters, Su Chih-chieh and Pan Chieh-kai, failed to advance him. The Lions' tying run was stranded at third base, and they eventually suffered a 0-1 defeat.
The Lions are utilizing more young position players this season. Manager Lin Yueh-ping used the Taiwanese saying "even a weak horse has a kick" to describe the situation. Although the team's roster may not look stellar, a solid kick can sometimes win the game. With many inexperienced young players, ups and downs are inevitable. Through the highs and lows of the season, and by facing daily situations and errors, players can be encouraged to grow.
However, Lin Yueh-ping felt that yesterday's game was a rather poor demonstration. In a situation with a runner on third base, the team's two most relied-upon core batters failed to bring in the tying run. Regarding a scoring opportunity in the seventh inning where Lin Hung-hsien hit a sharp infield grounder that turned into a double play, Lin Yueh-ping stated that while the quality of the hit was good, the result was not. However, he believes that if they continue to give Lin Hung-hsien opportunities, he will eventually be able to drive in a winning run.
The Lions continue their series against the Guardians today. In terms of roster changes, Pan Lei was sent down to the second team, and Ho Heng-yu was called up. Lin Yueh-ping stated that this was a simple adjustment to give players a chance to play in the first team. He has expectations for everyone on the team, not just specific players. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150419
The Lions are utilizing more young position players this season. Manager Lin Yueh-ping used the Taiwanese saying "even a weak horse has a kick" to describe the situation. Although the team's roster may not look stellar, a solid kick can sometimes win the game. With many inexperienced young players, ups and downs are inevitable. Through the highs and lows of the season, and by facing daily situations and errors, players can be encouraged to grow.
However, Lin Yueh-ping felt that yesterday's game was a rather poor demonstration. In a situation with a runner on third base, the team's two most relied-upon core batters failed to bring in the tying run. Regarding a scoring opportunity in the seventh inning where Lin Hung-hsien hit a sharp infield grounder that turned into a double play, Lin Yueh-ping stated that while the quality of the hit was good, the result was not. However, he believes that if they continue to give Lin Hung-hsien opportunities, he will eventually be able to drive in a winning run.
The Lions continue their series against the Guardians today. In terms of roster changes, Pan Lei was sent down to the second team, and Ho Heng-yu was called up. Lin Yueh-ping stated that this was a simple adjustment to give players a chance to play in the first team. He has expectations for everyone on the team, not just specific players. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150419