Chang Hong-leng Gets Save in High-A, Chen Po-yu Allows Homers in Double-A Start with No Decision
Taiwanese pitcher Chang Hong-leng earned his first save of the season for the Pirates' High-A affiliate, while Chen Po-yu pitched 4 innings allowing 2 runs with no decision in Double-A.
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(CNA, Taipei, 18th, Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen) Taiwanese pitcher Chang Hong-leng, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, made a relief appearance in High-A today, pitching 4 innings and allowing 2 runs on a home run to secure his first save of the season. Pirates' Double-A pitcher Chen Po-yu started and pitched 4 innings, giving up 2 home runs and 2 earned runs, finishing with a no-decision.
The 24-year-old Taiwanese pitcher Chang Hong-leng started this season in High-A. Before today, he had made two appearances, one start and one in relief. Today, against the New York Mets' High-A affiliate, the Pirates led 1-0 after 5 innings, and Chang took over in relief in the bottom of the 6th.
Chang initially hit the first batter but quickly stabilized, getting three consecutive outs to prevent the opponent from continuing their momentum. In the bottom of the 7th, he gave up a leadoff double and a wild pitch moved the runner to third, followed by a sacrifice fly that scored a run. He then struck out a batter and induced a pitcher-grounder to avoid further damage.
After two outs in the bottom of the 8th, Chang gave up a solo home run to Mitch Voit. In the bottom of the 9th, despite issuing a walk with two outs, he allowed no further runs, preserving the victory for his team.
Chang threw 54 pitches over 4 innings today, allowing 2 hits, including 1 home run, striking out 3, and giving up 2 earned runs. The team won 3-2, and Chang secured his first save of the season.
The Pirates' Double-A team started Taiwanese pitcher Chen Po-yu against the Boston Red Sox's Double-A affiliate today. Chen issued two consecutive walks in the top of the 1st but escaped without allowing a run, and retired the side in order in the 2nd.
In the top of the 3rd, Chen got two quick outs via strikeout but then gave up a solo home run to Franklin Arias, before getting the next batter to ground out to third.
With one out in the top of the 4th, Chen gave up another solo home run to Ronald Rosario but limited further damage. He threw 64 pitches over 4 innings today, allowing 2 homers, striking out 4, walking 3, and giving up 2 earned runs. The team won 5-3, leaving Chen with a no-decision.
(CNA, Taipei, 18th, Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen) Taiwanese pitcher Chang Hong-leng, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, made a relief appearance in High-A today, pitching 4 innings and allowing 2 runs on a home run to secure his first save of the season. Pirates' Double-A pitcher Chen Po-yu started and pitched 4 innings, giving up 2 home runs and 2 earned runs, finishing with a no-decision.
The 24-year-old Taiwanese pitcher Chang Hong-leng started this season in High-A. Before today, he had made two appearances, one start and one in relief. Today, against the New York Mets' High-A affiliate, the Pirates led 1-0 after 5 innings, and Chang took over in relief in the bottom of the 6th.
Chang initially hit the first batter but quickly stabilized, getting three consecutive outs to prevent the opponent from continuing their momentum. In the bottom of the 7th, he gave up a leadoff double and a wild pitch moved the runner to third, followed by a sacrifice fly that scored a run. He then struck out a batter and induced a pitcher-grounder to avoid further damage.
After two outs in the bottom of the 8th, Chang gave up a solo home run to Mitch Voit. In the bottom of the 9th, despite issuing a walk with two outs, he allowed no further runs, preserving the victory for his team.
Chang threw 54 pitches over 4 innings today, allowing 2 hits, including 1 home run, striking out 3, and giving up 2 earned runs. The team won 3-2, and Chang secured his first save of the season.
The Pirates' Double-A team started Taiwanese pitcher Chen Po-yu against the Boston Red Sox's Double-A affiliate today. Chen issued two consecutive walks in the top of the 1st but escaped without allowing a run, and retired the side in order in the 2nd.
In the top of the 3rd, Chen got two quick outs via strikeout but then gave up a solo home run to Franklin Arias, before getting the next batter to ground out to third.
With one out in the top of the 4th, Chen gave up another solo home run to Ronald Rosario but limited further damage. He threw 64 pitches over 4 innings today, allowing 2 homers, striking out 4, walking 3, and giving up 2 earned runs. The team won 5-3, leaving Chen with a no-decision.