Li Hao-Yu Starts, Goes 0-for-4 with 2 Strikeouts; Still Waiting for First MLB Hit
Taiwan's Li Hao-Yu started his second MLB game for the Tigers. Though he went hitless with 2 strikeouts, he made a solid defensive play at third base, contributing to a 6-2 win against the Red Sox.
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Twenty-three-year-old Li Hao-Yu was promoted to the Major Leagues, becoming the 19th player in Taiwanese history to do so. On the 18th, Taiwan time, he completed his MLB debut, starting the game and going hitless in 3 at-bats with 1 strikeout. In today's game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, Li Hao-Yu once again started the game, batting 8th and playing third base.
In his first two at-bats today, Li faced Red Sox starting left-hander Garrett Crochet, striking out in both the top of the 2nd and the top of the 5th innings.
In the top of the 6th, Li faced relief pitcher Ryan Watson and grounded out to third base. In the top of the 8th, he faced Jack Anderson and flew out to center field. In total, he went 0-for-4 with 2 strikeouts today, still waiting for his first hit.
On the defensive side, after there were 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, Willson Contreras hit a sharp grounder down the third-base line. Li Hao-Yu fielded the ball and threw it to first base, executing a brilliant play to help the team secure the 3rd out of the inning.
The two teams were tied at 1-1 after 4 innings. In the top of the 5th, the Tigers rallied to score; with 2 outs, Jahmai Jones hit a go-ahead solo home run, and Dillon Dingler followed up with a 3-run shot, scoring 4 runs in the inning to take a 5-1 lead. The two teams each scored 1 run in the 9th inning, and the Tigers ultimately won the game 6-2. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150420
In his first two at-bats today, Li faced Red Sox starting left-hander Garrett Crochet, striking out in both the top of the 2nd and the top of the 5th innings.
In the top of the 6th, Li faced relief pitcher Ryan Watson and grounded out to third base. In the top of the 8th, he faced Jack Anderson and flew out to center field. In total, he went 0-for-4 with 2 strikeouts today, still waiting for his first hit.
On the defensive side, after there were 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, Willson Contreras hit a sharp grounder down the third-base line. Li Hao-Yu fielded the ball and threw it to first base, executing a brilliant play to help the team secure the 3rd out of the inning.
The two teams were tied at 1-1 after 4 innings. In the top of the 5th, the Tigers rallied to score; with 2 outs, Jahmai Jones hit a go-ahead solo home run, and Dillon Dingler followed up with a 3-run shot, scoring 4 runs in the inning to take a 5-1 lead. The two teams each scored 1 run in the 9th inning, and the Tigers ultimately won the game 6-2. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150420