Chen Tzu-hao Bats 9th, Hits Double; Manager: 'More Like His Usual Self'
Wei Chuan Dragons player Chen Tzu-hao, batting 9th for the first time in 2544 days, hit a double in the second inning, ending a 19-at-bat hitless streak. Manager Yeh Chun-chang commented that Chen's hitting is starting to resemble his usual self.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 1st) Wei Chuan Dragons player Chen Tzu-hao has been in a hitting slump recently. Today, he started batting 9th for the first time in 2544 days. In the bottom of the second inning, he hit a double in his first at-bat, ending a 19-at-bat hitless streak. Manager Yeh Chun-chang directly stated, "He's more like his usual self now."
Dragons infielder Chen Tzu-hao had gone 5 consecutive games and 19 at-bats without a hit before today's game. Today, against the Fubon Guardians, he started batting 9th, which was also his first time starting in the 9th spot in 2544 days, since May 14, 2019.
The Dragons had an offensive surge in the bottom of the second inning today, scoring first with a hit, an error, and a ground ball. Chen Tzu-hao followed with a double, bringing in the team's second run. Chen Tzu-hao went 1-for-3 with one RBI in today's game.
Manager Yeh Chun-chang said after the game that having Chen Tzu-hao bat 9th was also intended to slightly relieve his pressure. However, he observed that Chen Tzu-hao's condition had been slowly returning in the previous game, and today he had strong contact. Now, he looks like his usual self.
In addition, today, with the Dragons leading by 3 runs and a crisis in the top of the 8th inning, they chose to send pitcher Wu Chun-yi, who has limited first-team experience, to the mound. With the bases loaded, Wu Chun-yi was kept in the game. Wu Chun-yi induced a double play on a ground ball, allowing the Guardians to score one run before he was taken out.
Yeh Chun-chang laughed and said he didn't know if pitching coach Jaime Navarro was training the players or his own heart, but he also mentioned that he believed Navarro had a plan. He trusts Navarro's trust in the players, so he trusts Navarro. The Dragons ultimately won the game 3-1 today. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 1st) Wei Chuan Dragons player Chen Tzu-hao has been in a hitting slump recently. Today, he started batting 9th for the first time in 2544 days. In the bottom of the second inning, he hit a double in his first at-bat, ending a 19-at-bat hitless streak. Manager Yeh Chun-chang directly stated, "He's more like his usual self now."
Dragons infielder Chen Tzu-hao had gone 5 consecutive games and 19 at-bats without a hit before today's game. Today, against the Fubon Guardians, he started batting 9th, which was also his first time starting in the 9th spot in 2544 days, since May 14, 2019.
The Dragons had an offensive surge in the bottom of the second inning today, scoring first with a hit, an error, and a ground ball. Chen Tzu-hao followed with a double, bringing in the team's second run. Chen Tzu-hao went 1-for-3 with one RBI in today's game.
Manager Yeh Chun-chang said after the game that having Chen Tzu-hao bat 9th was also intended to slightly relieve his pressure. However, he observed that Chen Tzu-hao's condition had been slowly returning in the previous game, and today he had strong contact. Now, he looks like his usual self.
In addition, today, with the Dragons leading by 3 runs and a crisis in the top of the 8th inning, they chose to send pitcher Wu Chun-yi, who has limited first-team experience, to the mound. With the bases loaded, Wu Chun-yi was kept in the game. Wu Chun-yi induced a double play on a ground ball, allowing the Guardians to score one run before he was taken out.
Yeh Chun-chang laughed and said he didn't know if pitching coach Jaime Navarro was training the players or his own heart, but he also mentioned that he believed Navarro had a plan. He trusts Navarro's trust in the players, so he trusts Navarro. The Dragons ultimately won the game 3-1 today. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150501
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