Teng Kai-Wei Pitches 2 Strong Innings in Relief Against Dodgers, Gets Shohei Ohtani Out on a Fly Ball
Houston Astros pitcher Teng Kai-Wei threw two scoreless innings in relief against the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting Shohei Ohtani out on a fly ball. He showcased a fastball up to 155 km/h and maintains a strong ERA of 2.35 this season.
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TAIPEI (CNA) -- Houston Astros pitcher Teng Kai-Wei took the mound today against the Los Angeles Dodgers, entering in relief in the top of the 6th inning. He pitched a total of 2 innings, striking out 2 batters and allowing no runs, with his fastest pitch reaching 155 km/h. In his one at-bat against Shohei Ohtani, he got Ohtani to hit a fly ball out to center field.
Teng Kai-Wei started the season in the bullpen, made one start in MLB at the end of April, and recently returned to a bullpen role. In today's game between the Astros and the Dodgers, the Astros were trailing 3-8 after 5 innings when Teng Kai-Wei entered in the top of the 6th.
In the top of the 6th, Teng Kai-Wei successively got Kyle Tucker to hit a line drive out to center field, struck out Max Muncy, and then got Andy Pages to hit a fly ball out to center field.
In the top of the 7th, after one out, Teng Kai-Wei gave up a single to Alex Freeland, then got Shohei Ohtani to hit a fly ball out to center field, and finally struck out Freddie Freeman to complete his pitching assignment.
Teng Kai-Wei threw a total of 31 pitches over 2 innings today, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 2, and giving up no runs. His fastest pitch was approximately 155 km/h, and he was not involved in the decision. His ERA after the game is 2.35. In his career matchups against Shohei Ohtani in MLB, he has faced him 3 times, allowing no hits and striking out Ohtani twice.
The Dodgers were trailing 1-2 after the first inning today. In the top of the 2nd, they tied the score with a solo home run by Freeland. Shohei Ohtani drew a walk and scored the go-ahead run on a double by Will Smith. In the top of the 3rd, Tucker hit a home run, and then a series of hits and walks extended their scoring rally, putting up 4 runs in the inning to establish a winning lead. In the top of the 5th, Freeman's timely hit brought in the team's 8th run, and the Dodgers ultimately won 8-3.
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a total of 6 innings today, allowing 5 hits, including 1 home run, striking out 8, and walking 1. He gave up 3 earned runs in a quality start to earn his 3rd win of the season. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150505
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Teng Kai-Wei started the season in the bullpen, made one start in MLB at the end of April, and recently returned to a bullpen role. In today's game between the Astros and the Dodgers, the Astros were trailing 3-8 after 5 innings when Teng Kai-Wei entered in the top of the 6th.
In the top of the 6th, Teng Kai-Wei successively got Kyle Tucker to hit a line drive out to center field, struck out Max Muncy, and then got Andy Pages to hit a fly ball out to center field.
In the top of the 7th, after one out, Teng Kai-Wei gave up a single to Alex Freeland, then got Shohei Ohtani to hit a fly ball out to center field, and finally struck out Freddie Freeman to complete his pitching assignment.
Teng Kai-Wei threw a total of 31 pitches over 2 innings today, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 2, and giving up no runs. His fastest pitch was approximately 155 km/h, and he was not involved in the decision. His ERA after the game is 2.35. In his career matchups against Shohei Ohtani in MLB, he has faced him 3 times, allowing no hits and striking out Ohtani twice.
The Dodgers were trailing 1-2 after the first inning today. In the top of the 2nd, they tied the score with a solo home run by Freeland. Shohei Ohtani drew a walk and scored the go-ahead run on a double by Will Smith. In the top of the 3rd, Tucker hit a home run, and then a series of hits and walks extended their scoring rally, putting up 4 runs in the inning to establish a winning lead. In the top of the 5th, Freeman's timely hit brought in the team's 8th run, and the Dodgers ultimately won 8-3.
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a total of 6 innings today, allowing 5 hits, including 1 home run, striking out 8, and walking 1. He gave up 3 earned runs in a quality start to earn his 3rd win of the season. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150505
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