Wang Po-Jung sidelines with tight right hamstring; Taipei Dome's softening turf adds burden
TSG Hawks player Wang Po-Jung suffered a tight right hamstring during a stolen base attempt. The team's athletic trainer pointed out that the artificial turf at Taipei Dome is becoming softer, increasing the burden on players' legs.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 2nd) TSG Hawks infielder Wang Po-Jung suffered a tight right hamstring during a stolen base attempt yesterday. Head coach Hong I-chung stated that he might be unable to play in the next two games. The athletic trainer revealed that the soft turf at Taipei Dome puts a heavy burden on players' legs, and everyone feels it's getting softer.
The Hawks played against the CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome yesterday. Hawks batter Wang Po-Jung hit a single in the 2nd inning and stole second base. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, he struck out. He was substituted during the pitching change in the 6th inning.
Hong I-chung, the Hawks' head coach, said that Wang Po-Jung did not leave the game immediately when he felt discomfort during the stolen base attempt. It was an assessment by the player himself and the athletic trainer, but later, as the tightness became more severe, he reported it and was immediately replaced. He might not play today or tomorrow.
Athletic trainer Kisoragi Ryuichi said in an interview that Wang Po-Jung's right hamstring was tight but not yet a strain. After confirming his condition during the stolen base discomfort, Wang felt he could continue. His condition was continuously monitored between innings. After the third check, the tightness expanded, and he reported it to the coaching staff and left the game.
Kisoragi Ryuichi stated that Wang Po-Jung is unable to play today, and even training is difficult. His training volume was minimized today, but Wang Po-Jung's condition does not require him to leave the team for a long period.
Kisoragi Ryuichi also mentioned that the artificial turf at Taipei Dome is relatively soft, which is not only affecting Wang Po-Jung but also placing a considerable burden on the legs of all players. Many players have also reported that the turf at Taipei Dome seems to be getting softer. He added that methods would be found to help reduce the burden on players' feet in future games at Taipei Dome. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 2nd) TSG Hawks infielder Wang Po-Jung suffered a tight right hamstring during a stolen base attempt yesterday. Head coach Hong I-chung stated that he might be unable to play in the next two games. The athletic trainer revealed that the soft turf at Taipei Dome puts a heavy burden on players' legs, and everyone feels it's getting softer.
The Hawks played against the CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome yesterday. Hawks batter Wang Po-Jung hit a single in the 2nd inning and stole second base. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, he struck out. He was substituted during the pitching change in the 6th inning.
Hong I-chung, the Hawks' head coach, said that Wang Po-Jung did not leave the game immediately when he felt discomfort during the stolen base attempt. It was an assessment by the player himself and the athletic trainer, but later, as the tightness became more severe, he reported it and was immediately replaced. He might not play today or tomorrow.
Athletic trainer Kisoragi Ryuichi said in an interview that Wang Po-Jung's right hamstring was tight but not yet a strain. After confirming his condition during the stolen base discomfort, Wang felt he could continue. His condition was continuously monitored between innings. After the third check, the tightness expanded, and he reported it to the coaching staff and left the game.
Kisoragi Ryuichi stated that Wang Po-Jung is unable to play today, and even training is difficult. His training volume was minimized today, but Wang Po-Jung's condition does not require him to leave the team for a long period.
Kisoragi Ryuichi also mentioned that the artificial turf at Taipei Dome is relatively soft, which is not only affecting Wang Po-Jung but also placing a considerable burden on the legs of all players. Many players have also reported that the turf at Taipei Dome seems to be getting softer. He added that methods would be found to help reduce the burden on players' feet in future games at Taipei Dome. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150502
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