Yueh Cheng-hua's clutch offense and defense seal the win; Li Kai-wei salutes him after robbed hit
Yueh Cheng-hua drove in the go-ahead runs and made a spectacular diving catch for the CTBC Brothers, earning a salute from opponent Li Kai-wei. The team's veterans returning to the lineup also boosted their performance.
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- 📰 Published: April 17, 2026 at 23:53
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-she, Taipei, 17th) The CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League defeated the Wei Chuan Dragons 5-3 today. Yueh Cheng-hua not only drove in the go-ahead runs but also executed a spectacular defensive play, prompting even opponent Li Kai-wei, who was robbed of a hit, to applaud in respect.
Brothers starting pitcher Mario Sanchez (Sheng Chi-shi) delivered a quality start, allowing 2 runs over 6 innings to finally secure a win in his third appearance of the season, throwing only 72 pitches. Brothers' manager Keiichi Hirano noted that Sanchez was actually feeling unwell, but he persevered and stubbornly finished his innings. "No one noticed, right?" Hirano said, stating this is what makes a professional player.
The Brothers, who had more losses than wins early in the season, have recently seen a more complete lineup with the return of Yueh Cheng-hua and Hsu Chi-hung. Hirano mentioned that although the recently promoted Hsu Chi-hung still needs to adjust to pitcher speeds, he actively vocalized support from the dugout, sharing the pressure veteran Chen Chun-hsiu carried recently. The hitting coach also motivated the young players during the game, saying, "Watch how the veterans and key players do it, and observe and learn carefully."
Yueh Cheng-hua said Hsu Chi-hung has always been a core batter the team relies on, and his extra-base hit in this game sparked scoring opportunities. "Chun-hsiu, Chi-hung, and (Wang) Wei-chen are all great," he said, emphasizing that they prioritize the team over personal glory, "showing us the way."
Yueh Cheng-hua hit a double in the top of the 6th to bring in 2 runs and take the lead. In the bottom of the 6th with a runner on second, he made a diving catch in center field to snag Li Kai-wei's hard line drive. Yueh noted that Li Kai-wei later paid a unique tribute, mentioning he was robbed of a hit amid a recent batting slump; however, Li Kai-wei did hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 9th.
(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-she, Taipei, 17th) The CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League defeated the Wei Chuan Dragons 5-3 today. Yueh Cheng-hua not only drove in the go-ahead runs but also executed a spectacular defensive play, prompting even opponent Li Kai-wei, who was robbed of a hit, to applaud in respect.
Brothers starting pitcher Mario Sanchez (Sheng Chi-shi) delivered a quality start, allowing 2 runs over 6 innings to finally secure a win in his third appearance of the season, throwing only 72 pitches. Brothers' manager Keiichi Hirano noted that Sanchez was actually feeling unwell, but he persevered and stubbornly finished his innings. "No one noticed, right?" Hirano said, stating this is what makes a professional player.
The Brothers, who had more losses than wins early in the season, have recently seen a more complete lineup with the return of Yueh Cheng-hua and Hsu Chi-hung. Hirano mentioned that although the recently promoted Hsu Chi-hung still needs to adjust to pitcher speeds, he actively vocalized support from the dugout, sharing the pressure veteran Chen Chun-hsiu carried recently. The hitting coach also motivated the young players during the game, saying, "Watch how the veterans and key players do it, and observe and learn carefully."
Yueh Cheng-hua said Hsu Chi-hung has always been a core batter the team relies on, and his extra-base hit in this game sparked scoring opportunities. "Chun-hsiu, Chi-hung, and (Wang) Wei-chen are all great," he said, emphasizing that they prioritize the team over personal glory, "showing us the way."
Yueh Cheng-hua hit a double in the top of the 6th to bring in 2 runs and take the lead. In the bottom of the 6th with a runner on second, he made a diving catch in center field to snag Li Kai-wei's hard line drive. Yueh noted that Li Kai-wei later paid a unique tribute, mentioning he was robbed of a hit amid a recent batting slump; however, Li Kai-wei did hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 9th.