Kao Kuo-hui's Strategy Tips, Kung Nien-en Hits First Career Walk-off Hit in CPBL
Fubon Guardians' Kung Nien-en hit his first career walk-off hit in the bottom of the 9th inning to defeat the Wei Chuan Dragons 4-3. He credited hitting coach Kao Kuo-hui's strategic advice for the success.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 14th) CPBL Fubon Guardians' Kung Nien-en hit his first career walk-off hit in the bottom of the 9th inning against the Wei Chuan Dragons today, helping the team to a 4-3 comeback victory. Kung revealed that before his at-bat, hitting coach 'Brother Hui' Kao Kuo-hui reminded him of a strategy, which yielded a good result.
The Guardians hosted the Dragons at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium today. Trailing 2-3 heading into the bottom of the 9th, pinch hitter Wang Nien-hao drew a walk. Fan Kuo-chen hit a double, and the Guardians sent in pinch runner Wang Sheng-wei. Kung Nien-en then hit a walk-off hit, driving in 2 runs and helping the team snatch a comeback win, snapping a recent 2-game losing streak. Kung was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game.
Guardians manager Mitsutaka Goto said that Kung Nien-en is a very capable and powerful player, and today he used his ability and technique to find a way to put the ball in play.
Regarding the back-and-forth nature of the late innings, with the Guardians finally winning on a walk-off, Goto said, 'I don't think it's miraculous; I'm just glad we could win.'
Kung Nien-en revealed that before his at-bat in the 9th, first-team hitting coach Kao Kuo-hui reminded him to swing boldly if the first slider floated up. He followed the strategy, took a bold swing, and got a good result.
Kung also mentioned that his condition wasn't particularly good at the start of the season, but he kept adjusting and was very happy to help the team win today. Winning the home MVP for the first time, Kung admitted he was a bit nervous because of his shy personality. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150414
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The Guardians hosted the Dragons at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium today. Trailing 2-3 heading into the bottom of the 9th, pinch hitter Wang Nien-hao drew a walk. Fan Kuo-chen hit a double, and the Guardians sent in pinch runner Wang Sheng-wei. Kung Nien-en then hit a walk-off hit, driving in 2 runs and helping the team snatch a comeback win, snapping a recent 2-game losing streak. Kung was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game.
Guardians manager Mitsutaka Goto said that Kung Nien-en is a very capable and powerful player, and today he used his ability and technique to find a way to put the ball in play.
Regarding the back-and-forth nature of the late innings, with the Guardians finally winning on a walk-off, Goto said, 'I don't think it's miraculous; I'm just glad we could win.'
Kung Nien-en revealed that before his at-bat in the 9th, first-team hitting coach Kao Kuo-hui reminded him to swing boldly if the first slider floated up. He followed the strategy, took a bold swing, and got a good result.
Kung also mentioned that his condition wasn't particularly good at the start of the season, but he kept adjusting and was very happy to help the team win today. Winning the home MVP for the first time, Kung admitted he was a bit nervous because of his shy personality. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150414
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