Gu Lin Rui-yang's Starting Debut Hit by Homer, No Decision, Still Many Areas for Improvement
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Gu Lin Rui-yang made his first start of the season in the first team today, pitching 4 innings, giving up 2 earned runs including a home run, with no decision. Gu Lin Rui-yang commented that giving up the home run was regrettable and acknowledged many areas for improvement, vowing to practice diligently.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 2nd) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Gu Lin Rui-yang made his first start in the first team this season today, pitching 4 innings, giving up 2 earned runs including a home run, with no decision. Gu Lin Rui-yang stated that giving up the home run was regrettable and that there are still many areas for improvement, vowing to practice diligently.
Taiwanese pitcher Gu Lin Rui-yang started the season in relief, then was sent to the minor league in mid-April to adjust back to a starter role. Today, he faced the Orix Buffaloes at his home stadium, ES CON FIELD, marking his first start in the first team this season.
In the top of the 1st inning, after one out, Gu Lin Rui-yang gave up consecutive hits to Yuuma Mune and Ryoma Nishikawa, but he recovered in time, striking out one batter and then inducing Keita Nakagawa to ground out to second base, escaping without any runs allowed.
Gu Lin Rui-yang faced trouble again in the top of the 2nd inning, walking Tomoya Mori. He then gave up a 2-run homer to Bob Seymour on a 148 km/h fastball, followed by another hit and a walk. In a critical moment, he struck out one batter and induced Yuuma Mune to fly out to left field, then struck out Ryoma Nishikawa, preventing the damage from expanding.
Gu Lin Rui-yang retired the side in order in the 3rd inning. In the 4th inning, after one out, he gave up a hit. After two outs, he walked Ryuto Watabe, then struck out Yuuma Mune, not allowing any further runs.
Gu Lin Rui-yang pitched a total of 4 innings today, throwing 78 pitches, giving up 5 hits, including 1 home run. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 3 walks, giving up 2 earned runs. His fastest pitch speed was 154 km/h. He was not involved in the decision, and his ERA after the game was 5.40.
After leaving the game, Gu Lin Rui-yang was interviewed by Japanese media, where he thanked his teammates for their offensive support, which allowed him to pitch with a more relaxed mindset at the start of the game. He regretted giving up the home run but felt that his ability to persevere in critical situations was a positive aspect. He acknowledged that there are still many areas for improvement and will practice harder.
The Fighters' offense was concentrated in the early innings today, leading 7-2 after 4 innings, but their bullpen faltered, and they eventually lost 9-10. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 2nd) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Gu Lin Rui-yang made his first start in the first team this season today, pitching 4 innings, giving up 2 earned runs including a home run, with no decision. Gu Lin Rui-yang stated that giving up the home run was regrettable and that there are still many areas for improvement, vowing to practice diligently.
Taiwanese pitcher Gu Lin Rui-yang started the season in relief, then was sent to the minor league in mid-April to adjust back to a starter role. Today, he faced the Orix Buffaloes at his home stadium, ES CON FIELD, marking his first start in the first team this season.
In the top of the 1st inning, after one out, Gu Lin Rui-yang gave up consecutive hits to Yuuma Mune and Ryoma Nishikawa, but he recovered in time, striking out one batter and then inducing Keita Nakagawa to ground out to second base, escaping without any runs allowed.
Gu Lin Rui-yang faced trouble again in the top of the 2nd inning, walking Tomoya Mori. He then gave up a 2-run homer to Bob Seymour on a 148 km/h fastball, followed by another hit and a walk. In a critical moment, he struck out one batter and induced Yuuma Mune to fly out to left field, then struck out Ryoma Nishikawa, preventing the damage from expanding.
Gu Lin Rui-yang retired the side in order in the 3rd inning. In the 4th inning, after one out, he gave up a hit. After two outs, he walked Ryuto Watabe, then struck out Yuuma Mune, not allowing any further runs.
Gu Lin Rui-yang pitched a total of 4 innings today, throwing 78 pitches, giving up 5 hits, including 1 home run. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 3 walks, giving up 2 earned runs. His fastest pitch speed was 154 km/h. He was not involved in the decision, and his ERA after the game was 5.40.
After leaving the game, Gu Lin Rui-yang was interviewed by Japanese media, where he thanked his teammates for their offensive support, which allowed him to pitch with a more relaxed mindset at the start of the game. He regretted giving up the home run but felt that his ability to persevere in critical situations was a positive aspect. He acknowledged that there are still many areas for improvement and will practice harder.
The Fighters' offense was concentrated in the early innings today, leading 7-2 after 4 innings, but their bullpen faltered, and they eventually lost 9-10. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
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