Chang Yu-cheng Not in Starting Lineup for First Time, Mitsutaka Goto Gives Evasive Response
Fubon Guardians player Chang Yu-cheng was not in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Manager Mitsutaka Goto acknowledged Chang was with the team but avoided directly addressing his absence from the lineup, citing potential player fatigue from continuous games. The team's pitching staff has a high ERA of 4.90.
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New Taipei, April 14 (CNA) Fubon Guardians player Chang Yu-cheng was not in the starting lineup for today's home game against the Wei Chuan Dragons, marking his first absence from the starting nine this season. When asked about Chang's status before the game, manager Mitsutaka Goto did not respond directly, only stating that continuous play can lead to fatigue for players. He added that Chang Yu-cheng is with the first team.
Before today's game, Chang Yu-cheng had been in the starting lineup for all 9 of the Guardians' games this season. During pre-game practice at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, Chang Yu-cheng was not seen. When asked about his situation, coach Goto initially said, "Chang Yu-cheng is practicing indoors."
When pressed by the media about whether Chang Yu-cheng would play today, Mitsutaka Goto replied, "He is with the first team," but then added that he generally does not respond to questions about whether a player will start or play on a given day, and that the lineup card would reveal the information.
Goto also stated that Chang Yu-cheng's continuous starts and appearances could naturally lead to fatigue, and that this applies not only to Chang Yu-cheng but to all players.
So far this season, after 9 games, the Guardians' pitching staff has a high ERA of 4.90. Mitsutaka Goto said that he hopes starting pitchers can find ways to pitch longer innings, but there is no special method, only to let players and various departmental coaches discuss the issues. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150414
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Before today's game, Chang Yu-cheng had been in the starting lineup for all 9 of the Guardians' games this season. During pre-game practice at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, Chang Yu-cheng was not seen. When asked about his situation, coach Goto initially said, "Chang Yu-cheng is practicing indoors."
When pressed by the media about whether Chang Yu-cheng would play today, Mitsutaka Goto replied, "He is with the first team," but then added that he generally does not respond to questions about whether a player will start or play on a given day, and that the lineup card would reveal the information.
Goto also stated that Chang Yu-cheng's continuous starts and appearances could naturally lead to fatigue, and that this applies not only to Chang Yu-cheng but to all players.
So far this season, after 9 games, the Guardians' pitching staff has a high ERA of 4.90. Mitsutaka Goto said that he hopes starting pitchers can find ways to pitch longer innings, but there is no special method, only to let players and various departmental coaches discuss the issues. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150414
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FAQ
Why was Chang Yu-cheng not in the starting lineup?
Manager Mitsutaka Goto did not give a clear reason but mentioned the possibility of player fatigue from continuous games.
What is the current situation of the Fubon Guardians' pitching staff?
After 9 games since the season started, the pitching staff has a relatively high ERA of 4.90.