Jiang Guo-hao Delivers Long-Awaited Starting Win to Coach, Surprising Even Himself
Fubon Guardians pitcher Jiang Guo-hao secured his first win of the season, pitching 5 innings and allowing 2 runs. This marks his first starting win in two years, a feat that surprised even himself, but he fulfilled his promise to "deliver a win to the coach."
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 2, Reporter Su Chih-yu) Fubon Guardians pitcher Jiang Guo-hao today pitched 5 innings, allowing 2 runs, and secured his first win of the season. It had been two years since his last starting win, and Jiang Guo-hao himself was surprised. Although he was not satisfied with the pitching details of this game, he at least fulfilled his promise to "deliver a win to the coach."
Jiang Guo-hao recently returned from the Chinese Professional Baseball League's minor league to the major league to prepare for games. When manager Kotonori Goto and chief coach Masahiko Morino met him, they jokingly asked, "Did you bring any souvenirs?" Jiang Guo-hao replied, "For Saturday's game, I will give you a win."
In today's game against the Wei Chuan Dragons at Tianmu Baseball Stadium, although Jiang Guo-hao struggled in the first two innings, he still managed to complete 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 2 walks, allowing only 2 runs, helping the team secure a 5-4 victory. After the game, Jiang Guo-hao told Goto, "I delivered the gift." Goto laughed and replied, "I was going to take you out after two outs."
His last starting win was on June 8, 2024, which Jiang Guo-hao hadn't noticed. "Before, I often gave up a lot of runs in a single inning, and I would be taken out if my pitch count got too high."
In his previous start, Jiang Guo-hao adopted a strategy of attacking the strike zone, but he was pulled after only 2.1 innings, giving up 4 runs. Today, he tried to pitch to the corners in the first two innings, which instead gave the opponents opportunities to attack. Jiang Guo-hao said that catcher Tai Pei-feng reminded him to attack the strike zone, and he felt more relaxed pitching afterward.
Kotonori Goto pointed out that Jiang Guo-hao threw many unnecessary pitches today, which needs to be corrected, but it was good that he pitched 5 innings. "Last time, he ran into trouble in the third inning, but today, after the third inning, I felt he was okay, but he hasn't shown 100% of his ability yet." Jiang Guo-hao himself also said, "Today was probably 70% or 80%, and there are still areas where my control needs improvement." (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150502
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 2, Reporter Su Chih-yu) Fubon Guardians pitcher Jiang Guo-hao today pitched 5 innings, allowing 2 runs, and secured his first win of the season. It had been two years since his last starting win, and Jiang Guo-hao himself was surprised. Although he was not satisfied with the pitching details of this game, he at least fulfilled his promise to "deliver a win to the coach."
Jiang Guo-hao recently returned from the Chinese Professional Baseball League's minor league to the major league to prepare for games. When manager Kotonori Goto and chief coach Masahiko Morino met him, they jokingly asked, "Did you bring any souvenirs?" Jiang Guo-hao replied, "For Saturday's game, I will give you a win."
In today's game against the Wei Chuan Dragons at Tianmu Baseball Stadium, although Jiang Guo-hao struggled in the first two innings, he still managed to complete 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 2 walks, allowing only 2 runs, helping the team secure a 5-4 victory. After the game, Jiang Guo-hao told Goto, "I delivered the gift." Goto laughed and replied, "I was going to take you out after two outs."
His last starting win was on June 8, 2024, which Jiang Guo-hao hadn't noticed. "Before, I often gave up a lot of runs in a single inning, and I would be taken out if my pitch count got too high."
In his previous start, Jiang Guo-hao adopted a strategy of attacking the strike zone, but he was pulled after only 2.1 innings, giving up 4 runs. Today, he tried to pitch to the corners in the first two innings, which instead gave the opponents opportunities to attack. Jiang Guo-hao said that catcher Tai Pei-feng reminded him to attack the strike zone, and he felt more relaxed pitching afterward.
Kotonori Goto pointed out that Jiang Guo-hao threw many unnecessary pitches today, which needs to be corrected, but it was good that he pitched 5 innings. "Last time, he ran into trouble in the third inning, but today, after the third inning, I felt he was okay, but he hasn't shown 100% of his ability yet." Jiang Guo-hao himself also said, "Today was probably 70% or 80%, and there are still areas where my control needs improvement." (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150502
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