Wang Sheng-wei Sets Oldest Pinch-Hitter Home Run Record at 42; Guardians Fall to Monkeys 2-4
Fubon Guardians' Wang Sheng-wei hit a pinch-hit home run, setting a new CPBL record for the oldest player to do so at 42 years and 21 days, though his team lost 2-4 to the Rakuten Monkeys.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 23:49
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(CNA Reporter Su Chih-shuo, Taipei, 22nd) Fubon Guardians' Wang Sheng-wei set a new record today as the oldest pinch-hitter to hit a home run in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), but the team still lost to the Rakuten Monkeys 2 to 4. Meanwhile, the CTBC Brothers relied on a 3-run homer by Sung Cheng-jui to create a 6-run inning, defeating the Uni-President Lions 7 to 2 to secure their first consecutive wins of the season.
The CPBL held three games today. After seven innings, the Guardians trailed the Monkeys 1 to 4. In the top of the 8th with two outs, Wang Sheng-wei stepped up as a pinch-hitter and hit a solo home run. While it couldn't change the game's outcome, at the age of 42 years and 21 days, he rewrote the CPBL record for the oldest pinch-hitter to hit a home run, surpassing the previous record held by Kao Kuo-ching at 41 years and 206 days.
The Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions sent out new foreign pitcher Denyi Reyes for his first start. He completely suppressed the Brothers' lineup in the first five innings, allowing no one on base. Even though he gave up a hit to Lee Sheng-yu in the top of the 6th, he quickly secured the remaining three outs. In his CPBL debut, he threw 83 pitches over 6 innings, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 5, and giving up no runs.
Once Reyes left the game, the Brothers' lineup exploded. In the top of the 7th, consecutive hits by Huang Wei-sheng, Wang Cheng-shun, and Kao Yu-chieh each drove in a run to take the lead, and Sung Cheng-jui added a 3-run homer to seal the victory.
Brothers' starting pitcher Nivaldo Rodriguez allowed 5 hits, including 1 home run, and gave up 2 runs over 6 innings. With run support from his teammates, he finally earned his first win of the season after a 3-game losing streak, posting a post-game ERA of 3.72.
The Wei Chuan Dragons and TSG Hawks were tied for 1st place in the league before today's game. Led by starting pitcher Marcelo Martinez's excellent performance of 5 innings with 9 strikeouts and no runs, the Dragons' lineup broke through against strong pitcher Bradin Hagens in the top of the 1st, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring 5 runs. The Dragons ultimately won 8 to 0, securing a 3-game winning streak and taking sole possession of 1st place. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150422
(CNA Reporter Su Chih-shuo, Taipei, 22nd) Fubon Guardians' Wang Sheng-wei set a new record today as the oldest pinch-hitter to hit a home run in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), but the team still lost to the Rakuten Monkeys 2 to 4. Meanwhile, the CTBC Brothers relied on a 3-run homer by Sung Cheng-jui to create a 6-run inning, defeating the Uni-President Lions 7 to 2 to secure their first consecutive wins of the season.
The CPBL held three games today. After seven innings, the Guardians trailed the Monkeys 1 to 4. In the top of the 8th with two outs, Wang Sheng-wei stepped up as a pinch-hitter and hit a solo home run. While it couldn't change the game's outcome, at the age of 42 years and 21 days, he rewrote the CPBL record for the oldest pinch-hitter to hit a home run, surpassing the previous record held by Kao Kuo-ching at 41 years and 206 days.
The Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions sent out new foreign pitcher Denyi Reyes for his first start. He completely suppressed the Brothers' lineup in the first five innings, allowing no one on base. Even though he gave up a hit to Lee Sheng-yu in the top of the 6th, he quickly secured the remaining three outs. In his CPBL debut, he threw 83 pitches over 6 innings, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 5, and giving up no runs.
Once Reyes left the game, the Brothers' lineup exploded. In the top of the 7th, consecutive hits by Huang Wei-sheng, Wang Cheng-shun, and Kao Yu-chieh each drove in a run to take the lead, and Sung Cheng-jui added a 3-run homer to seal the victory.
Brothers' starting pitcher Nivaldo Rodriguez allowed 5 hits, including 1 home run, and gave up 2 runs over 6 innings. With run support from his teammates, he finally earned his first win of the season after a 3-game losing streak, posting a post-game ERA of 3.72.
The Wei Chuan Dragons and TSG Hawks were tied for 1st place in the league before today's game. Led by starting pitcher Marcelo Martinez's excellent performance of 5 innings with 9 strikeouts and no runs, the Dragons' lineup broke through against strong pitcher Bradin Hagens in the top of the 1st, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring 5 runs. The Dragons ultimately won 8 to 0, securing a 3-game winning streak and taking sole possession of 1st place. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150422