Thanking coach for no bunt sign, Chang Cheng-yu hits game-winner amidst slump
Wei Chuan Dragons beat Fubon Guardians 1-0 in 10 innings. Slumping Chang Cheng-yu hit the winning RBI, thanking his coaches for letting him swing away instead of bunting.
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(CNA Reporter Su Chih-shuo, New Taipei, 15th) The Wei Chuan Dragons relied on a crucial hit by Chang Cheng-yu in the top of the 10th inning to narrowly defeat the Fubon Guardians 1-0 today. Chang Cheng-yu admitted he had been in a slump since the start of the season, hoping this hit would free his tied-up mindset. "Thank you to the coaches for not telling me to bunt."
In the Chinese Professional Baseball League game between the Dragons and Guardians at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium tonight, neither team could score after a regulation 9 innings. In the top of the 10th, with a runner on second, Chang Cheng-yu singled to drive in a run. He stated: "The coaching staff gave me confidence, told me to hit boldly, and didn't order me to bunt."
Chang Cheng-yu's batting average before today's game was only .154. He admitted that he once thought he would be substituted during his at-bat in the extra inning, "but it seemed like there was no one left." During his slump, coaches and teammates all gave him encouragement. "I hope after this hit, I can play more freely."
Dragons starting pitcher Marcelo Martinez pitched 5.1 scoreless innings but was taken out early due to a blistered finger. Head Coach Yeh Chun-chang stated that although Martinez's spring training adjustments were a bit slow, he showed what the coaching staff wanted to see today. Especially in the 4th inning, even when paused due to rain, he kept preparing. It's just unknown whether the blister will affect his next start. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150415
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(CNA Reporter Su Chih-shuo, New Taipei, 15th) The Wei Chuan Dragons relied on a crucial hit by Chang Cheng-yu in the top of the 10th inning to narrowly defeat the Fubon Guardians 1-0 today. Chang Cheng-yu admitted he had been in a slump since the start of the season, hoping this hit would free his tied-up mindset. "Thank you to the coaches for not telling me to bunt."
In the Chinese Professional Baseball League game between the Dragons and Guardians at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium tonight, neither team could score after a regulation 9 innings. In the top of the 10th, with a runner on second, Chang Cheng-yu singled to drive in a run. He stated: "The coaching staff gave me confidence, told me to hit boldly, and didn't order me to bunt."
Chang Cheng-yu's batting average before today's game was only .154. He admitted that he once thought he would be substituted during his at-bat in the extra inning, "but it seemed like there was no one left." During his slump, coaches and teammates all gave him encouragement. "I hope after this hit, I can play more freely."
Dragons starting pitcher Marcelo Martinez pitched 5.1 scoreless innings but was taken out early due to a blistered finger. Head Coach Yeh Chun-chang stated that although Martinez's spring training adjustments were a bit slow, he showed what the coaching staff wanted to see today. Especially in the 4th inning, even when paused due to rain, he kept preparing. It's just unknown whether the blister will affect his next start. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150415
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