Lin Wei-En Pitches 5 Innings, 8 Strikeouts for First 2A Win; Ke Jing-Xian Hits Homer in 1A
Taiwanese pitcher Lin Wei-En secured his first career win in Double-A with 5 scoreless innings and 8 strikeouts. Meanwhile, infielder Ke Jing-Xian hit his second home run of the season in Single-A, contributing 4 RBIs.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, Taipei, 20th) Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Lin Wei-En of the Oakland Athletics today made his Double-A minor league debut, starting with 8 strikeouts and no runs allowed, earning his first career win in Double-A; Los Angeles Dodgers Single-A infielder Ke Jing-Xian maintained his form, hitting his second home run of the season and contributing 4 RBIs with 2 hits in a single game.
In a US minor league game today, the Athletics' Double-A team faced the San Diego Padres' Double-A team. The Athletics sent 20-year-old Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Lin Wei-En to start. Lin Wei-En retired the first 9 batters he faced.
Lin Wei-En allowed his first runner on base in the 4th inning with a walk to the leadoff batter. After one out, he gave up a single, then induced a fly ball to third base for an out, and struck out the third batter to end the threat, freezing the opponent's offense.
In the top of the 5th inning, Lin Wei-En gave up a double to the leadoff batter, then another single, putting runners on first and third. However, he quickly regained his composure, striking out one batter and then inducing a double play, preventing the opponent from scoring. He exited after completing 5 innings.
Lin Wei-En threw a total of 64 pitches over 5 innings today, allowing only 3 hits, striking out 8 batters, and walking 1, with no runs allowed. His team ultimately won 7-0. Lin Wei-En earned his first win of the season and his first career win at the Double-A level.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Single-A team today faced the Colorado Rockies' Single-A team. Dodgers' Taiwanese infielder Ke Jing-Xian started as the 3rd batter and played left field. In the bottom of the 1st inning, Ke Jing-Xian hit a line drive to left field for an out. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, he drew a walk and advanced to second on a passed ball, and his teammates' consecutive hits brought him home to score.
Ke Jing-Xian struck out in the bottom of the 4th and 5th innings. In the bottom of the 7th, he hit an RBI single. In the bottom of the 8th, he hit a 3-run home run, helping his team extend their lead. He struck out in his second at-bat in the bottom of the 8th.
Ke Jing-Xian had 2 hits in 6 at-bats today, hitting his second home run of the season and contributing a total of 4 RBIs, but also struck out 3 times and drew 1 walk. His batting average after the game was .438; the Dodgers ultimately won 23-7. (Edited by Chang Ming-Kun) 1150420
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, Taipei, 20th) Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Lin Wei-En of the Oakland Athletics today made his Double-A minor league debut, starting with 8 strikeouts and no runs allowed, earning his first career win in Double-A; Los Angeles Dodgers Single-A infielder Ke Jing-Xian maintained his form, hitting his second home run of the season and contributing 4 RBIs with 2 hits in a single game.
In a US minor league game today, the Athletics' Double-A team faced the San Diego Padres' Double-A team. The Athletics sent 20-year-old Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Lin Wei-En to start. Lin Wei-En retired the first 9 batters he faced.
Lin Wei-En allowed his first runner on base in the 4th inning with a walk to the leadoff batter. After one out, he gave up a single, then induced a fly ball to third base for an out, and struck out the third batter to end the threat, freezing the opponent's offense.
In the top of the 5th inning, Lin Wei-En gave up a double to the leadoff batter, then another single, putting runners on first and third. However, he quickly regained his composure, striking out one batter and then inducing a double play, preventing the opponent from scoring. He exited after completing 5 innings.
Lin Wei-En threw a total of 64 pitches over 5 innings today, allowing only 3 hits, striking out 8 batters, and walking 1, with no runs allowed. His team ultimately won 7-0. Lin Wei-En earned his first win of the season and his first career win at the Double-A level.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Single-A team today faced the Colorado Rockies' Single-A team. Dodgers' Taiwanese infielder Ke Jing-Xian started as the 3rd batter and played left field. In the bottom of the 1st inning, Ke Jing-Xian hit a line drive to left field for an out. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, he drew a walk and advanced to second on a passed ball, and his teammates' consecutive hits brought him home to score.
Ke Jing-Xian struck out in the bottom of the 4th and 5th innings. In the bottom of the 7th, he hit an RBI single. In the bottom of the 8th, he hit a 3-run home run, helping his team extend their lead. He struck out in his second at-bat in the bottom of the 8th.
Ke Jing-Xian had 2 hits in 6 at-bats today, hitting his second home run of the season and contributing a total of 4 RBIs, but also struck out 3 times and drew 1 walk. His batting average after the game was .438; the Dodgers ultimately won 23-7. (Edited by Chang Ming-Kun) 1150420
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