Kai-Wei Teng Delivers 2.2 Scoreless Innings in Relief; Astros Fall to Guardians After Bullpen Collapse
Taiwanese pitcher Kai-Wei Teng pitched 2.2 brilliant scoreless innings for the Houston Astros, but the team ultimately lost 5-8 to the Guardians due to a late-game meltdown by the bullpen.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 11:22
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(CNA Reporter Su Chih-hsueh, Taipei, April 22) Houston Astros Taiwanese pitcher Kai-Wei Teng stepped onto the mound in a critical moment today to 'extinguish the fire.' His 2.2-inning scoreless performance temporarily maintained the team's lead. However, the relief corps that followed surrendered 6 runs in a single inning, leading to a 5-8 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Teng earned a hold for his efforts.
In Major League Baseball (MLB) action, the Astros held a 3-2 lead over the Guardians heading into the bottom of the 5th. With one out and runners on first and second, Teng was called in to relief. He utilized a mix of sweepers and curveballs to reach a full count before striking out Angel Martinez with a 95.2 mph fastball. He followed that by striking out Bo Naylor on four pitches.
After resolving the crisis, Teng found his rhythm. He retired the side in order in the 6th inning. Despite issuing a lead-off walk in the 7th, he induced a double play and a groundout for an effective three-up, three-down inning. Teng finished his outing after 31 pitches across 2.2 innings, allowing no hits, with two strikeouts and one walk. His ERA now stands at 1.65.
Following Teng's departure, the Astros' bullpen faltered in the 8th. Enyel De Los Santos lasted only 0.1 innings and gave up 3 runs. Bryan King failed to stop the bleeding, surrendering another 3 runs in 0.2 innings. The Astros' team bullpen ERA soared to 5.91 after the game, leaving Teng as one of the few bright spots.
(CNA Reporter Su Chih-hsueh, Taipei, April 22) Houston Astros Taiwanese pitcher Kai-Wei Teng stepped onto the mound in a critical moment today to 'extinguish the fire.' His 2.2-inning scoreless performance temporarily maintained the team's lead. However, the relief corps that followed surrendered 6 runs in a single inning, leading to a 5-8 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Teng earned a hold for his efforts.
In Major League Baseball (MLB) action, the Astros held a 3-2 lead over the Guardians heading into the bottom of the 5th. With one out and runners on first and second, Teng was called in to relief. He utilized a mix of sweepers and curveballs to reach a full count before striking out Angel Martinez with a 95.2 mph fastball. He followed that by striking out Bo Naylor on four pitches.
After resolving the crisis, Teng found his rhythm. He retired the side in order in the 6th inning. Despite issuing a lead-off walk in the 7th, he induced a double play and a groundout for an effective three-up, three-down inning. Teng finished his outing after 31 pitches across 2.2 innings, allowing no hits, with two strikeouts and one walk. His ERA now stands at 1.65.
Following Teng's departure, the Astros' bullpen faltered in the 8th. Enyel De Los Santos lasted only 0.1 innings and gave up 3 runs. Bryan King failed to stop the bleeding, surrendering another 3 runs in 0.2 innings. The Astros' team bullpen ERA soared to 5.91 after the game, leaving Teng as one of the few bright spots.