Lai Min-nan Throws First Pitch at MLB Giants' Taiwan Day, Making Up for Canceled Athletics Appearance
Lai Min-nan, head coach of Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team, threw the first pitch at MLB Giants' Taiwan Day, making up for a previously canceled appearance at an Athletics game. This event further promotes sports exchange between Taiwan and MLB and inspires young Taiwanese baseball players.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsin-yu, San Francisco, 4th exclusive report) After leading the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team to victory at Williamsport last year, head coach Lai Min-nan was originally scheduled to throw the first pitch at the MLB Athletics' Taiwan Day, but it was temporarily canceled for some reason. Today, he was invited to be one of the first pitch guests at the MLB Giants' Taiwan Day to 'make up for the regret of the last time,' hoping to once again share the honor with his compatriots.
Major League Baseball (MLB) Giants held their Taiwan Heritage Night today, jointly organized by the Tourism Administration, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, and EVA Air. Director-General Wu Chih-hsiang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco was one of the first pitch guests.
Continuing the model of the past two Giants Taiwan Days, there were two first pitch guests this year, and Lai Min-nan was also invited to throw the first pitch.
Last year, Lai Min-nan led the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team to Williamsport, winning Taiwan's first championship in 29 years. Before returning to Taiwan, the team visited San Francisco and attended the Athletics' Taiwan Day event. Lai Min-nan was originally scheduled to throw the first pitch, but it was reported that the Athletics team would be relocating to Nevada, and the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team had defeated the Nevada representative team in the championship game, leading to the cancellation of the first pitch.
Lai Min-nan said in an interview with the Central News Agency today that he was invited to throw the first pitch at the Giants' Taiwan Day through a connection with a coach junior in Los Angeles, possibly making up for the regret of not having thrown the first pitch last time.
He said that the glory of the Little League team's championship last year is still resonating, and he hopes to share this honor with the people of Taiwan again.
Last year, after the Athletics' Taiwan Day incident, the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team was invited to the Giants' ballpark, where they interacted with star players and stood on home plate to shout 'Play ball' to kick off the game. Lai Min-nan said he was very happy to be back here, and the feeling of throwing the first pitch was both nervous and excited. 'The kids don't know yet, maybe after I throw the first pitch and make up for the last regret, they will know.'
Currently, two Taiwanese players, Teng Kai-wei and Li Hao-yu, are striving in Major League Baseball. Lai Min-nan said that this will definitely have a positive impact on young Taiwanese players. Everyone who plays baseball hopes to advance to the professional baseball stage, and the efforts of Teng Kai-wei and Li Hao-yu will certainly bring more positive energy to Taiwanese children. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Hsin-yu, San Francisco, 4th exclusive report) After leading the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team to victory at Williamsport last year, head coach Lai Min-nan was originally scheduled to throw the first pitch at the MLB Athletics' Taiwan Day, but it was temporarily canceled for some reason. Today, he was invited to be one of the first pitch guests at the MLB Giants' Taiwan Day to 'make up for the regret of the last time,' hoping to once again share the honor with his compatriots.
Major League Baseball (MLB) Giants held their Taiwan Heritage Night today, jointly organized by the Tourism Administration, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, and EVA Air. Director-General Wu Chih-hsiang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco was one of the first pitch guests.
Continuing the model of the past two Giants Taiwan Days, there were two first pitch guests this year, and Lai Min-nan was also invited to throw the first pitch.
Last year, Lai Min-nan led the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team to Williamsport, winning Taiwan's first championship in 29 years. Before returning to Taiwan, the team visited San Francisco and attended the Athletics' Taiwan Day event. Lai Min-nan was originally scheduled to throw the first pitch, but it was reported that the Athletics team would be relocating to Nevada, and the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team had defeated the Nevada representative team in the championship game, leading to the cancellation of the first pitch.
Lai Min-nan said in an interview with the Central News Agency today that he was invited to throw the first pitch at the Giants' Taiwan Day through a connection with a coach junior in Los Angeles, possibly making up for the regret of not having thrown the first pitch last time.
He said that the glory of the Little League team's championship last year is still resonating, and he hopes to share this honor with the people of Taiwan again.
Last year, after the Athletics' Taiwan Day incident, the Dongyuan Elementary School Little League team was invited to the Giants' ballpark, where they interacted with star players and stood on home plate to shout 'Play ball' to kick off the game. Lai Min-nan said he was very happy to be back here, and the feeling of throwing the first pitch was both nervous and excited. 'The kids don't know yet, maybe after I throw the first pitch and make up for the last regret, they will know.'
Currently, two Taiwanese players, Teng Kai-wei and Li Hao-yu, are striving in Major League Baseball. Lai Min-nan said that this will definitely have a positive impact on young Taiwanese players. Everyone who plays baseball hopes to advance to the professional baseball stage, and the efforts of Teng Kai-wei and Li Hao-yu will certainly bring more positive energy to Taiwanese children. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150505
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