Wang Yen-Cheng Pitches 5 Innings, 3 Unearned Runs, Suffers First Career KBO Loss
Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yen-Cheng of the Hanwha Eagles pitched a solid 5 innings, giving up 3 unearned runs due to defensive miscues. Despite his effort, the team lost 1-6 to the Samsung Lions, marking Wang's first career loss in the KBO.
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Central News Agency (CNA) - Taoyuan, April 16 - Hanwha Eagles pitcher Wang Yen-Cheng took the mound with only four days of rest but pitched a complete five innings. However, his teammates' defense did not support him, and all three runs scored were unearned. With the team losing 1-6 to the Samsung Lions, Wang Yen-Cheng suffered his first career loss in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
In the first inning, Wang Yen-Cheng struggled with control, issuing a hit-by-pitch and a walk, creating a crisis, but he managed to avoid giving up any runs. In the second inning, a second baseman's error allowed a runner to reach base, who was later driven in by a subsequent hit, resulting in one run.
In the top of the third inning, after getting one out, Wang Yen-Cheng loaded the bases with a walk and a shortstop's error. Although he secured the second out with a strikeout, the opponent managed to string together two consecutive hits, scoring two more runs.
Wang Yen-Cheng ultimately threw 95 pitches to complete five innings, allowing 6 hits and 3 unearned runs. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 4 walks. Combined with the Hanwha Eagles' ineffective offense, Wang Yen-Cheng, who had started the season with 2 wins and 0 losses in his first three starts, suffered his first defeat. However, his ERA improved to 1.59. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 2026-04-16.
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In the first inning, Wang Yen-Cheng struggled with control, issuing a hit-by-pitch and a walk, creating a crisis, but he managed to avoid giving up any runs. In the second inning, a second baseman's error allowed a runner to reach base, who was later driven in by a subsequent hit, resulting in one run.
In the top of the third inning, after getting one out, Wang Yen-Cheng loaded the bases with a walk and a shortstop's error. Although he secured the second out with a strikeout, the opponent managed to string together two consecutive hits, scoring two more runs.
Wang Yen-Cheng ultimately threw 95 pitches to complete five innings, allowing 6 hits and 3 unearned runs. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 4 walks. Combined with the Hanwha Eagles' ineffective offense, Wang Yen-Cheng, who had started the season with 2 wins and 0 losses in his first three starts, suffered his first defeat. However, his ERA improved to 1.59. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 2026-04-16.
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