Zhuang Chen-Ao Hit for Home Runs in Consecutive Double-A Games, Lin Chen-Wei Takes Loss in Start
Taiwanese pitcher Zhuang Chen-Ao of the Athletics' Double-A team pitched 4.2 innings with 6 strikeouts, giving up 2 runs including a home run, with no decision in today's start. He has been hit for home runs in his last two appearances. Meanwhile, Lin Chen-Wei, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A team, pitched 3.2 innings, giving up 2 runs and taking his second loss of the season.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 1st) Taiwanese pitcher Zhuang Chen-Ao of the Athletics' Double-A team started today, pitching 4.2 innings with 6 strikeouts, giving up 2 runs including a home run, with no decision. He has been hit for home runs in his last two appearances. St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A pitcher Lin Chen-Wei started for 3.2 innings, giving up 2 runs and taking his second loss of the season.
In a US minor league game between the Athletics' Double-A team and the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A team, Taiwanese pitcher Zhuang Chen-Ao started for the Athletics. In the top of the 1st inning, after one out, Zhuang Chen-Ao gave up a double but then induced two flyouts, preventing any runs.
Zhuang Chen-Ao faced another threat in the top of the 2nd inning. After one out, he gave up two consecutive hits and a walk, loading the bases. He then got a flyout to shortstop and a strikeout, freezing the opponent's offense.
In the top of the 3rd inning, after one out, Zhuang Chen-Ao gave up two consecutive hits. After striking out the second out, he gave up another hit, allowing one run. He then got a flyout to center field, preventing further scoring.
Zhuang Chen-Ao retired the side in order in the top of the 4th inning. In the top of the 5th inning, he gave up a solo home run to the leadoff batter, Manuel Pena. He then recorded a strikeout and a flyout before exiting the game.
Zhuang Chen-Ao threw 91 pitches over 4.2 innings today, allowing 7 hits, including 1 home run. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 1 walk, giving up 2 earned runs. He left the game with his team in the lead, but the bullpen faltered, and the team ultimately lost 3-4. Zhuang Chen-Ao did not factor in the decision, having been hit for home runs in his last two appearances. His ERA after the game is 2.74.
St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A pitcher Lin Chen-Wei started today against the Kansas City Royals' Double-A team. He pitched 3.2 innings, allowing 4 hits, recording 6 strikeouts and 2 walks, and giving up 2 earned runs. His team ultimately lost 2-4, and Lin Chen-Wei took the loss, his second of the season. His ERA after the game is 4.08. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 1st) Taiwanese pitcher Zhuang Chen-Ao of the Athletics' Double-A team started today, pitching 4.2 innings with 6 strikeouts, giving up 2 runs including a home run, with no decision. He has been hit for home runs in his last two appearances. St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A pitcher Lin Chen-Wei started for 3.2 innings, giving up 2 runs and taking his second loss of the season.
In a US minor league game between the Athletics' Double-A team and the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A team, Taiwanese pitcher Zhuang Chen-Ao started for the Athletics. In the top of the 1st inning, after one out, Zhuang Chen-Ao gave up a double but then induced two flyouts, preventing any runs.
Zhuang Chen-Ao faced another threat in the top of the 2nd inning. After one out, he gave up two consecutive hits and a walk, loading the bases. He then got a flyout to shortstop and a strikeout, freezing the opponent's offense.
In the top of the 3rd inning, after one out, Zhuang Chen-Ao gave up two consecutive hits. After striking out the second out, he gave up another hit, allowing one run. He then got a flyout to center field, preventing further scoring.
Zhuang Chen-Ao retired the side in order in the top of the 4th inning. In the top of the 5th inning, he gave up a solo home run to the leadoff batter, Manuel Pena. He then recorded a strikeout and a flyout before exiting the game.
Zhuang Chen-Ao threw 91 pitches over 4.2 innings today, allowing 7 hits, including 1 home run. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 1 walk, giving up 2 earned runs. He left the game with his team in the lead, but the bullpen faltered, and the team ultimately lost 3-4. Zhuang Chen-Ao did not factor in the decision, having been hit for home runs in his last two appearances. His ERA after the game is 2.74.
St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A pitcher Lin Chen-Wei started today against the Kansas City Royals' Double-A team. He pitched 3.2 innings, allowing 4 hits, recording 6 strikeouts and 2 walks, and giving up 2 earned runs. His team ultimately lost 2-4, and Lin Chen-Wei took the loss, his second of the season. His ERA after the game is 4.08. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150501
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