Hsu Hsiang-Sheng Pitches 2 Innings, Hits 149 km/h, Undefeated in Two Consecutive Farm League Games
Japanese-based Tokyo Yakult Swallows pitcher Hsu Hsiang-Sheng pitched two scoreless innings in a farm league game today, reaching a top speed of 149 km/h. He has now pitched two consecutive scoreless games without a decision. The game between Yakult and Lotte ended in a 5-5 tie after 10 extra innings.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 17th) Japanese-based Tokyo Yakult Swallows pitcher Hsu Hsiang-Sheng made a relief appearance in a farm league game today, pitching 2 innings, striking out 2, and allowing no runs. His fastest pitch reached 149 km/h. This is his second consecutive scoreless appearance, with no decision. The Yakult Swallows and Lotte Marines battled to a 5-5 tie in the 10th extra inning.
In today's Japanese farm league regular season game, the Yakult Swallows faced the Chiba Lotte Marines. In the top of the 1st inning, the Marines scored 3 runs with a walk and 4 hits. The Swallows scored 1 run each in the 2nd and 3rd innings, trailing 2-3 after 4 innings.
Hsu Hsiang-Sheng (registered name Hsiang-Sheng), a 20-year-old Taiwanese pitcher for the Yakult Swallows, entered in relief in the top of the 5th inning. He successively induced ground balls to second and third base for outs, then allowed an infield single to second base by Ikeda Raisho, and then induced a foul pop-up to third base for an out, preventing the opponent from extending their offense.
The Yakult Swallows scored the tying run in the bottom of the 5th. Hsu Hsiang-Sheng continued to pitch in the top of the 6th, retiring the side in order. Hsu Hsiang-Sheng threw a total of 27 pitches over 2 innings today, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 2, and issuing no walks or hit batsmen, with no runs allowed. His fastest pitch was 149 km/h. He has now made 2 appearances in the farm league, maintaining an ERA of 0.
In the bottom of the 6th, the Yakult Swallows took the lead with a double by Nishimura Ruito. The Lotte Marines tied the score again in the top of the 8th. The two teams battled to the 10th extra inning, with both teams scoring 1 run in extra innings, ending in a 5-5 tie after 10 innings. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 17th) Japanese-based Tokyo Yakult Swallows pitcher Hsu Hsiang-Sheng made a relief appearance in a farm league game today, pitching 2 innings, striking out 2, and allowing no runs. His fastest pitch reached 149 km/h. This is his second consecutive scoreless appearance, with no decision. The Yakult Swallows and Lotte Marines battled to a 5-5 tie in the 10th extra inning.
In today's Japanese farm league regular season game, the Yakult Swallows faced the Chiba Lotte Marines. In the top of the 1st inning, the Marines scored 3 runs with a walk and 4 hits. The Swallows scored 1 run each in the 2nd and 3rd innings, trailing 2-3 after 4 innings.
Hsu Hsiang-Sheng (registered name Hsiang-Sheng), a 20-year-old Taiwanese pitcher for the Yakult Swallows, entered in relief in the top of the 5th inning. He successively induced ground balls to second and third base for outs, then allowed an infield single to second base by Ikeda Raisho, and then induced a foul pop-up to third base for an out, preventing the opponent from extending their offense.
The Yakult Swallows scored the tying run in the bottom of the 5th. Hsu Hsiang-Sheng continued to pitch in the top of the 6th, retiring the side in order. Hsu Hsiang-Sheng threw a total of 27 pitches over 2 innings today, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 2, and issuing no walks or hit batsmen, with no runs allowed. His fastest pitch was 149 km/h. He has now made 2 appearances in the farm league, maintaining an ERA of 0.
In the bottom of the 6th, the Yakult Swallows took the lead with a double by Nishimura Ruito. The Lotte Marines tied the score again in the top of the 8th. The two teams battled to the 10th extra inning, with both teams scoring 1 run in extra innings, ending in a 5-5 tie after 10 innings. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150417
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FAQ
Which team does pitcher Hsu Hsiang-Sheng belong to?
He belongs to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
What was pitcher Hsu Hsiang-Sheng's performance in today's game?
He pitched 2 innings in relief, with 2 strikeouts and no runs allowed. His fastest pitch was 149 km/h.