Chen Kuan-Ying Successfully Defuses Crisis After Teammate's Injury: 'Taking It as an Experience'
In a game where the CTBC Brothers defeated the Rakuten Monkeys 14-4, pitcher Chiang Chung-Cheng was forced to leave after being hit by a comebacker. 22-year-old Chen Kuan-Ying took over in a bases-loaded, no-out jam and successfully escaped without allowing a run, earning praise from the manager.
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The CTBC Brothers defeated the Rakuten Monkeys 14-4 today, ending a six-game losing streak. However, in the bottom of the 8th inning, pitcher Chiang Chung-Cheng was hit in the shin by a comebacker and had to be helped off the field. After the game, manager Keiichi Hirano stated that Chiang was still receiving ice treatment and the extent of the injury could only be confirmed later.
With the pitcher's unexpected exit, 22-year-old Chen Kuan-Ying was chosen to take his place. Hirano noted that with the large score difference, he hadn't originally planned to put Chen in, but it turned into a learning opportunity. 'His mentality was prepared; he wasn't completely switched off.'
Chen Kuan-Ying revealed that he had started warming up in the bullpen in the bottom of the 6th and then rested a bit. But after seeing Chiang get hit, he prepared himself, thinking 'it would probably be me.' He had pitched in crisis situations during exhibition games, but this was the first time he had to take over due to a teammate's injury. He used the warm-up pitch time to reset and get into the game rhythm.
Taking over with no outs and runners on first and second, Chen first issued a walk, but then got Chen Chen-Wei to fly out and induced Lin Hung-Yu to ground into an inning-ending double play. Chen was happy because he was able to follow the recent advice from pitching coach Wang Chien-Ming. 'He told me to keep the ball down. Even if they get a hit, the chance of major damage is lower. And with a 10-run lead, just make them hit it poorly and get the outs first.' (Editor: Kuan Chung-Wei) 1150412
With the pitcher's unexpected exit, 22-year-old Chen Kuan-Ying was chosen to take his place. Hirano noted that with the large score difference, he hadn't originally planned to put Chen in, but it turned into a learning opportunity. 'His mentality was prepared; he wasn't completely switched off.'
Chen Kuan-Ying revealed that he had started warming up in the bullpen in the bottom of the 6th and then rested a bit. But after seeing Chiang get hit, he prepared himself, thinking 'it would probably be me.' He had pitched in crisis situations during exhibition games, but this was the first time he had to take over due to a teammate's injury. He used the warm-up pitch time to reset and get into the game rhythm.
Taking over with no outs and runners on first and second, Chen first issued a walk, but then got Chen Chen-Wei to fly out and induced Lin Hung-Yu to ground into an inning-ending double play. Chen was happy because he was able to follow the recent advice from pitching coach Wang Chien-Ming. 'He told me to keep the ball down. Even if they get a hit, the chance of major damage is lower. And with a 10-run lead, just make them hit it poorly and get the outs first.' (Editor: Kuan Chung-Wei) 1150412