Rakuten Monkeys' Closer Chu Cheng-yang Allows Runs in Consecutive Games; Manager Tseng: Mechanics Might Be Cracked

Rakuten Monkeys closer Chu Cheng-yang allowed runs for the second consecutive game. Manager Tseng Hao-chu stated he has no intention of moving Chu from his position, calling him the 'last door' of the team. He suggested that opponents might have caught onto some of Chu's physical tells or strategies and promised that the coaching staff would help him adjust. Despite giving up 2 runs in the 9th inning today, the team won 3-2 on a walk-off home run, earning Chu the win. Tseng emphasized that good closers will always be studied and that trust in Chu's ability remains unshaken.