Li Hao-Yu's First Career Pinch-Hit, High Fly Ball Caught
Taiwanese baseball player Li Hao-Yu made his career-first pinch-hit appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) but hit a high fly ball that was caught, ending his at-bat without a hit.
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- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 12:46
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-Yu, Taipei, 26th) Taiwanese infielder Li Hao-Yu of the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB) made his career-first pinch-hit appearance today. Facing the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the 9th inning, he hit a strong fly ball to left field, but due to its high angle, it was caught for an out, concluding his one at-bat without a hit.
Both teams recorded 10 hits today, but the Reds' lineup exploded with 4 home runs, while the Tigers also hit 2 home runs, both solo shots. After 8 innings, the Tigers trailed 2-9. In the top of the 9th with one out and a runner on first, the Tigers substituted Li Hao-Yu for Javier Baez.
Facing Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan, Li Hao-Yu swung at the first pitch, hitting an 86-mph cutter to left field. The exit velocity was 97.6 mph, but with a launch angle of 36 degrees, it was ultimately caught 350 feet away for an out. After the game, Li Hao-Yu's batting average was .176, and the Tigers were unable to score further, losing the game. (Editor: Lin Shu-Hui) 1150426
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Chih-Yu, Taipei, 26th) Taiwanese infielder Li Hao-Yu of the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB) made his career-first pinch-hit appearance today. Facing the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the 9th inning, he hit a strong fly ball to left field, but due to its high angle, it was caught for an out, concluding his one at-bat without a hit.
Both teams recorded 10 hits today, but the Reds' lineup exploded with 4 home runs, while the Tigers also hit 2 home runs, both solo shots. After 8 innings, the Tigers trailed 2-9. In the top of the 9th with one out and a runner on first, the Tigers substituted Li Hao-Yu for Javier Baez.
Facing Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan, Li Hao-Yu swung at the first pitch, hitting an 86-mph cutter to left field. The exit velocity was 97.6 mph, but with a launch angle of 36 degrees, it was ultimately caught 350 feet away for an out. After the game, Li Hao-Yu's batting average was .176, and the Tigers were unable to score further, losing the game. (Editor: Lin Shu-Hui) 1150426
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