Liu Ji-Hong's 2-Run Homer Completes Comeback Against Brothers, Li Kai-Wei Becomes Dragons' Walk King

(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-she, Taipei, 18th) The Wei Chuan Dragons of the CPBL relied on Liu Ji-Hong's come-from-behind 2-run home run, his third of the season, to defeat the CTBC Brothers 8-1. Li Kai-Wei's walk in the bottom of the 8th inning made him the new all-time "walk king" in the franchise's history. The Brothers had two opportunities in the top of the 1st inning. With one out and a runner on second, Chan Tzu-hsien hit a single, but Yueh Cheng-hua was tagged out trying to reach home plate. However, Chan Tzu-hsien advanced to second base on the throw, and then Chen Chun-hsiu hit another single. This time, Chan Tzu-hsien capitalized on a fielding error by Dragons outfielder Chen Tzu-hao to rush back to home plate and score. But after one out in the bottom of the 6th, Chen Tzu-hao hit a single to start an attack for the Dragons. The next batter, Liu Ji-Hong, hit a left-field home run, taking the lead with 2 RBIs. In the bottom of the 8th inning, the Dragons poured in another 6 runs, and also set two personal records. Li Kai-Wei drew a walk, bringing his career total to 246 walks, setting a new franchise record and surpassing Chen Chin-mao's 245. Chang Cheng-yu hit a 2-run single with the bases loaded, recording his 100th and 101st career RBIs. Dragons starting pitcher Andrew Gagnon gave up 1 unearned run in 5 innings, but didn't factor into the decision. Brothers foreign pitcher Nick Nelson returned to the starting rotation from the bullpen. Although he gave up a home run to Liu Ji-Hong, he also pitched his longest outing of the season, 5.1 innings, giving up 2 runs and taking the loss. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150418