Zeng Ziyou Hits Career-First Walk-Off Single, 'Positive Energy' Hopes to Continue Contributing
TSG Hawks' Zeng Ziyou became the hero, hitting his career-first walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning with 'positive energy' to help his team defeat the CTBC Brothers 3-2. He was named MVP for the game and expressed his hope to continue contributing to the team with more good performances in the future.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, Taipei, 3rd) TSG Hawks' Zeng Ziyou became the hero, facing the extended game with 'positive energy' today. In the bottom of the 10th inning, he hit his career-first walk-off single, helping his team defeat the CTBC Brothers 3-2 and earning him the game's MVP award. He also hopes to have more good performances to help the team in the future.
The Hawks faced the CTBC Brothers today at the Taipei Dome. The two teams were tied at 2-2 after nine innings. In the bottom of the 10th, Chen Wen-Chieh's ground ball advanced the runner to third base, and Zeng Ziyou became the hero, hitting a single to center field to help his team clinch the victory. Zeng Ziyou recalled that this was probably his first walk-off hit in his entire baseball career.
Zeng Ziyou had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in today's game, along with 1 walk, and was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). However, he had a small flaw in his shortstop fielding in the top of the 6th inning.
Zeng Ziyou stated that in the 6th inning with bases loaded, Hsu Chi-Hung was batting, and the defensive alignment was closer to second base. However, the batter hit the ball weakly towards third base, and he (Zeng) was eager to block the ball, but his backhand throw was not handled well. He knew that if he had handled it well, one less run would have been scored.
TSG Hawks manager Hung I-Chung revealed that in the bottom of the 10th, with the tie-break rule in effect, he considered whether to have Chen Wen-Chieh bunt. However, facing Lee Chen-Chang, who has a good slider, he reminded the players that hitting to the right side would give them a chance. Sometimes, it's about taking a gamble. Chen Wen-Chieh managed to advance the runner, and Zeng Ziyou seized the opportunity.
Zeng Ziyou stated that he was mentally prepared before stepping up to bat in the bottom of the 10th. Coaches and senior teammates kept encouraging him not to be nervous and that it was okay if he didn't hit well. But he also told his coaches and teammates, "Count on me." Seeing the Brothers' infield shift, he took advantage of good pitches without too much pressure, focusing on facing the pitcher.
Hitting his first walk-off hit in his entire baseball career, Zeng Ziyou said he was very happy to contribute at a critical moment and hopes to have more such performances to help the team in the future.
Zeng Ziyou also said that when he was not in good form recently, his senior teammates still worked hard to prevent the team from falling into a bad mood. Wang Bo-Hsuan led the shouts of "positive energy," and whenever they encountered a bad situation, they would shout the slogan "positive energy," which brought about good connections and influence. (Editor: Chang Ming-Kun) 1150503
(Central News Agency Reporter Hsieh Ching-Wen, Taipei, 3rd) TSG Hawks' Zeng Ziyou became the hero, facing the extended game with 'positive energy' today. In the bottom of the 10th inning, he hit his career-first walk-off single, helping his team defeat the CTBC Brothers 3-2 and earning him the game's MVP award. He also hopes to have more good performances to help the team in the future.
The Hawks faced the CTBC Brothers today at the Taipei Dome. The two teams were tied at 2-2 after nine innings. In the bottom of the 10th, Chen Wen-Chieh's ground ball advanced the runner to third base, and Zeng Ziyou became the hero, hitting a single to center field to help his team clinch the victory. Zeng Ziyou recalled that this was probably his first walk-off hit in his entire baseball career.
Zeng Ziyou had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in today's game, along with 1 walk, and was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). However, he had a small flaw in his shortstop fielding in the top of the 6th inning.
Zeng Ziyou stated that in the 6th inning with bases loaded, Hsu Chi-Hung was batting, and the defensive alignment was closer to second base. However, the batter hit the ball weakly towards third base, and he (Zeng) was eager to block the ball, but his backhand throw was not handled well. He knew that if he had handled it well, one less run would have been scored.
TSG Hawks manager Hung I-Chung revealed that in the bottom of the 10th, with the tie-break rule in effect, he considered whether to have Chen Wen-Chieh bunt. However, facing Lee Chen-Chang, who has a good slider, he reminded the players that hitting to the right side would give them a chance. Sometimes, it's about taking a gamble. Chen Wen-Chieh managed to advance the runner, and Zeng Ziyou seized the opportunity.
Zeng Ziyou stated that he was mentally prepared before stepping up to bat in the bottom of the 10th. Coaches and senior teammates kept encouraging him not to be nervous and that it was okay if he didn't hit well. But he also told his coaches and teammates, "Count on me." Seeing the Brothers' infield shift, he took advantage of good pitches without too much pressure, focusing on facing the pitcher.
Hitting his first walk-off hit in his entire baseball career, Zeng Ziyou said he was very happy to contribute at a critical moment and hopes to have more such performances to help the team in the future.
Zeng Ziyou also said that when he was not in good form recently, his senior teammates still worked hard to prevent the team from falling into a bad mood. Wang Bo-Hsuan led the shouts of "positive energy," and whenever they encountered a bad situation, they would shout the slogan "positive energy," which brought about good connections and influence. (Editor: Chang Ming-Kun) 1150503