Chen Chieh-hsien Hits First HR of Season; Uni-Lions Win 3 in a Row; Chiu Hao-chun Reaches 100 Holds

In the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), the Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions scored 5 runs in the first inning today. Captain Chen Chieh-hsien followed with his first home run of the season in the second inning. The Lions secured a 9-5 victory over the TSG Hawks, marking a three-game winning streak, while pitcher Chiu Hao-chun recorded his 100th career hold success.

Chen Chieh-hsien, who recently returned to the lineup, served as the leadoff hitter today. Despite an error in the first inning that led to two runs for the Hawks, he sparked a comeback in the bottom half with a hit that initiated a 5-run rally. In the second inning, he hit a solo home run off reliever Chen Yu-hung, his first since June 27 last year. First baseman Lin Pei-wei also contributed significantly with 3 hits and 2 RBIs.

Lions starter Kuo Chun-lin pitched 5 innings, allowing 4 runs (2 earned) to earn his second win of the season. Pitcher Chiu Hao-chun entered in the 7th inning to resolve a bases-loaded crisis, securing his 100th hold success with 0.1 innings of scoreless work. He is the fifth person in league history to reach this milestone, joining Kao Chien-san, Chen Yu-hsun, Lai Hung-cheng, and Wang Ching-ming.