Chiang Shao-ching Returns to First Team, Pitches 3 Innings with No Earned Runs; Uni-President Lions Defeat Rakuten Monkeys for 3rd Consecutive Win
Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions defeated Rakuten Monkeys 4-1 for their third straight win, marking pitcher Chiang Shao-ching's successful return to the first team with 3 unearned innings. Pan Chieh-kai was named MVP with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taipei, 3rd) The Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) faced the Rakuten Monkeys today in pitcher Chiang Shao-ching's first start since returning from injury. He pitched 3 innings without an earned run, hitting a top speed of 155 km/h. Pan Chieh-kai of the Lions had a strong performance with 2 hits and 1 RBI, helping the team secure their third consecutive victory with a 4-1 score.
The Lions hosted the Rakuten Monkeys today at the main baseball stadium of the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Center. This marked Chiang Shao-ching's first start in the first team after a 596-day absence. In the top of the 1st inning, Chiang Shao-ching first walked lead-off hitter Ho Pin-shih-jung. After one out, he allowed a stolen base to second, and then an error advanced the runner to third. He then gave up 1 run on a ground ball, but quickly settled down and allowed no further runs, exiting after pitching 3 innings.
The Lions did not score in the first 4 innings, but in the bottom of the 5th, they tied the score with consecutive hits from Su Chih-chieh and Pan Chieh-kai. After one out, Chen Sheng-ping hit a sacrifice fly to bring in the go-ahead run.
In the bottom of the 7th, the Lions' offense reignited. Lin Tzu-hao hit a single, and Pan Chieh-kai followed with a double to advance the runners. Chu Chia-en then hit another double, bringing in 2 runs and adding crucial insurance runs for the team.
The Lions successfully won the game, and Pan Chieh-kai recorded 2 hits in 3 at-bats, contributing 1 RBI and scoring 2 runs, earning him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game.
Lions starting pitcher Chiang Shao-ching threw a total of 54 pitches over 3 innings, allowing 1 hit, striking out 4, and walking 2. He gave up 1 unearned run and his fastest pitch was 155 km/h, with no decision in the game.
Relief pitcher Lin Chao-en pitched 3 innings, allowing 1 hit, striking out 3, and walking 1. He gave up no runs and earned his first win of the season. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150503
The Lions hosted the Rakuten Monkeys today at the main baseball stadium of the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Center. This marked Chiang Shao-ching's first start in the first team after a 596-day absence. In the top of the 1st inning, Chiang Shao-ching first walked lead-off hitter Ho Pin-shih-jung. After one out, he allowed a stolen base to second, and then an error advanced the runner to third. He then gave up 1 run on a ground ball, but quickly settled down and allowed no further runs, exiting after pitching 3 innings.
The Lions did not score in the first 4 innings, but in the bottom of the 5th, they tied the score with consecutive hits from Su Chih-chieh and Pan Chieh-kai. After one out, Chen Sheng-ping hit a sacrifice fly to bring in the go-ahead run.
In the bottom of the 7th, the Lions' offense reignited. Lin Tzu-hao hit a single, and Pan Chieh-kai followed with a double to advance the runners. Chu Chia-en then hit another double, bringing in 2 runs and adding crucial insurance runs for the team.
The Lions successfully won the game, and Pan Chieh-kai recorded 2 hits in 3 at-bats, contributing 1 RBI and scoring 2 runs, earning him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the game.
Lions starting pitcher Chiang Shao-ching threw a total of 54 pitches over 3 innings, allowing 1 hit, striking out 4, and walking 2. He gave up 1 unearned run and his fastest pitch was 155 km/h, with no decision in the game.
Relief pitcher Lin Chao-en pitched 3 innings, allowing 1 hit, striking out 3, and walking 1. He gave up no runs and earned his first win of the season. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150503