'Phantom Thief of Wins' Chang Yi Escapes Bases-Loaded Jam on 2 Pitches, Moved by New Entrance Song Lyrics
Fubon Guardians pitcher Chang Yi rescued his team from a bases-loaded crisis with just two pitches, preserving a 1-0 victory. He also shared how his new entrance song deeply inspires him.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 18th) - CPBL Fubon Guardians' 'Phantom Thief of Wins,' pitcher Chang Yi, faced off against the Uni-President Lions today. Taking the mound in the 7th inning during a bases-loaded crisis, he secured a double play with just 2 pitches to protect the team's lead. He also shared that the lyrics of his new entrance song, 'Even if I was laughed at, I have never turned my back and left,' deeply touched him.
The Guardians hosted the Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions at their home turf, Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, today. Starting pitcher Lee Tung-ming pitched 6.1 excellent innings. In the 7th inning, with one out and the bases loaded, relief pitcher Chang Yi was brought in. He took only 2 pitches to induce Lin Hung-hsien into a double play, neutralizing the scoring threat and helping the Guardians hold onto a 1-0 victory.
Chang Yi explained that he was facing the Lions' 9th batter, against whom he had prior experience. He discussed pitch calling with the catcher to prevent the batter from getting an easy swing. Two cutters proved effective, and seeing first baseman Fan Kuo-chen block the hard-hit ball to complete the double play made him very excited.
Chang Yi thanked starter Lee Tung-ming for pitching into the 7th inning, which helped reduce the burden on the bullpen. His only thought upon entering the game was to protect Lee's win. Upon hearing that Lee's win was the first by a Guardians local starting pitcher this season, Chang laughed and said, 'I hope from today on, everyone can pick up wins.'
Chang Yi used a new entrance song when he took the mound today. He revealed that he heard it while driving yesterday. The lyrics, 'Even if I was laughed at, I have never turned my back and left, because the light in my eyes has never gone out,' particularly moved him.
Chang Yi requested to use this song, and the team quickly contacted the creator to get permission. With the title, 'Do you believe in light? - The Phantom Thief of Wins is taking the field,' it was officially used today. Aside from the lyrics that moved him most, narrations like 'The end of science is metaphysics,' 'Metaphysical baseball activated,' and 'The Phantom Thief of Wins descends, miracles are happening right here' were also added.
The Guardians hosted the Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions at their home turf, Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, today. Starting pitcher Lee Tung-ming pitched 6.1 excellent innings. In the 7th inning, with one out and the bases loaded, relief pitcher Chang Yi was brought in. He took only 2 pitches to induce Lin Hung-hsien into a double play, neutralizing the scoring threat and helping the Guardians hold onto a 1-0 victory.
Chang Yi explained that he was facing the Lions' 9th batter, against whom he had prior experience. He discussed pitch calling with the catcher to prevent the batter from getting an easy swing. Two cutters proved effective, and seeing first baseman Fan Kuo-chen block the hard-hit ball to complete the double play made him very excited.
Chang Yi thanked starter Lee Tung-ming for pitching into the 7th inning, which helped reduce the burden on the bullpen. His only thought upon entering the game was to protect Lee's win. Upon hearing that Lee's win was the first by a Guardians local starting pitcher this season, Chang laughed and said, 'I hope from today on, everyone can pick up wins.'
Chang Yi used a new entrance song when he took the mound today. He revealed that he heard it while driving yesterday. The lyrics, 'Even if I was laughed at, I have never turned my back and left, because the light in my eyes has never gone out,' particularly moved him.
Chang Yi requested to use this song, and the team quickly contacted the creator to get permission. With the title, 'Do you believe in light? - The Phantom Thief of Wins is taking the field,' it was officially used today. Aside from the lyrics that moved him most, narrations like 'The end of science is metaphysics,' 'Metaphysical baseball activated,' and 'The Phantom Thief of Wins descends, miracles are happening right here' were also added.