Wang Sheng-wei Sets Record as Oldest Player with Two Hits in One Inning; Guardians Beat Brothers
Fubon Guardians' 42-year-old veteran Wang Sheng-wei set a CPBL record as the oldest player to record two hits in a single inning, helping his team secure an 8-5 comeback victory over the CTBC Brothers.
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- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 22:56
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TAIPEI (CNA) – Fubon Guardians' 42-year-old veteran Wang Sheng-wei set a new league record today. During a 7-run offensive surge in the 6th inning, he contributed two hits, becoming the oldest player in Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) history to achieve two hits in a single inning. The Guardians ultimately defeated the CTBC Brothers 8-5, ending their three-game losing streak.
Entering the top of the 6th down by a run, the Guardians started their rally with a walk by Luis Liberato, followed by a hit from Wang. After a bunt by Wang Yi-cheng loaded the bases, Fan Kuo-chen's grounder tied the game. Subsequent hits by Dai Pei-feng, Lee Tsung-hsien, and Kung Nien-en each drove in runs. After Yu Chang walked to load the bases again and Liberato forced in another run with a walk, Wang Sheng-wei hit a 2-RBI single in his second plate appearance of the inning, extending the lead to 7-1.
Just days earlier on April 22, Wang had set a record for the oldest pinch-hit home run in CPBL history at age 42 and 21 days. His performance today at 42 years and 25 days old surpassed the previous record held since 2000 by Brother Elephants' Lin I-tseng (40 years and 191 days).
Guardians' starter Shunsuke Suzuki earned his second win with a quality start, allowing 3 runs over 6 innings. Brothers' starter Nick Nelson took the loss after his bullpen failed to maintain the lead.
Entering the top of the 6th down by a run, the Guardians started their rally with a walk by Luis Liberato, followed by a hit from Wang. After a bunt by Wang Yi-cheng loaded the bases, Fan Kuo-chen's grounder tied the game. Subsequent hits by Dai Pei-feng, Lee Tsung-hsien, and Kung Nien-en each drove in runs. After Yu Chang walked to load the bases again and Liberato forced in another run with a walk, Wang Sheng-wei hit a 2-RBI single in his second plate appearance of the inning, extending the lead to 7-1.
Just days earlier on April 22, Wang had set a record for the oldest pinch-hit home run in CPBL history at age 42 and 21 days. His performance today at 42 years and 25 days old surpassed the previous record held since 2000 by Brother Elephants' Lin I-tseng (40 years and 191 days).
Guardians' starter Shunsuke Suzuki earned his second win with a quality start, allowing 3 runs over 6 innings. Brothers' starter Nick Nelson took the loss after his bullpen failed to maintain the lead.