'Powerhouse' Lee Hao-yu Hits Another Double, Extending Extra-Base Hit Streak to 2 Games

(Central News Agency, reporter Su Zhixue, Taipei, 29th) The 'Taiwanese Powerhouse' Lee Hao-yu of the Detroit Tigers seized his limited opportunities today by hitting another double. Following yesterday's home run as a pinch hitter, he has now recorded extra-base hits in two consecutive games. He was later substituted when the opponent switched to a right-handed pitcher; his 1-for-2 performance today raised his batting average to .238.

In today's MLB game against the Atlanta Braves, Lee Hao-yu started as the 8th batter and third baseman. In his first at-bat in the top of the 2nd inning, he struck out with runners on first and second. however, leading off in the top of the 5th, he faced a low cutter from starter Martin Perez and managed to drive it to left field for a double, with an exit velocity of 102.8 mph.

The right-handed Lee Hao-yu saw the Tigers fail to score in his first two at-bats. In the top of the 7th, as the Braves switched to a right-handed pitcher, Lee was replaced by the left-handed pinch hitter Colt Keith, ending his day with 1 hit in 2 at-bats. The Tigers finally scored in the top of the 9th with Wenceel Perez's 2-run home run but ultimately lost 2-5.

The Braves took the lead in the bottom of the 3rd with back-to-back doubles by Mike Yastrzemski and Ronald Acuna Jr., followed by a sacrifice fly from Matt Olson. They added more runs in the 7th and 8th innings, including Ozzie Albies' 2-run home run, to secure the victory.