Gu Lin Rui-Yang's Minor League Start: 6 Innings, 7 Runs Allowed, 154 km/h Fastball in Loss
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Gu Lin Rui-Yang started in a minor league game today, pitching 6 innings and allowing 7 earned runs, taking the loss. Despite recording a top speed of 154 km/h, he struggled early in the game, giving up runs in the first and second innings, and a three-run homer in the third. He settled down after the fifth inning.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 12) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Gu Lin Rui-Yang started in a minor league game today, pitching 6 innings, giving up 1 home run and 7 earned runs. His fastest pitch speed was 154 km/h. His team ultimately lost 5-7 to the Rakuten Golden Eagles, with Gu Lin Rui-Yang taking the loss.
Gu Lin Rui-Yang started the season in the bullpen this year. At the end of April, he was adjusted back to a starting role. On May 2nd, he made his first major league start of the season against the Orix Buffaloes, throwing 78 pitches over 4 innings. He allowed 5 hits, including 1 home run, issued 3 walks, struck out 6 batters, and gave up 2 earned runs. His fastest pitch speed was 154 km/h. He was not involved in the decision and was sent down to the minor league on May 3rd.
Gu Lin Rui-Yang took the mound for his minor league start today against the Rakuten Golden Eagles. He encountered trouble in the top of the first inning, issuing a walk and then giving up 2 runs on two consecutive hits. In the top of the second, he allowed 1 run on three hits. In the top of the third, he gave up a three-run homer to Jinna Wing. In the top of the fourth, he allowed another run due to a hit.
Gu Lin Rui-Yang stabilized after the fifth inning, retiring all six batters he faced in the fifth and sixth innings without allowing further runs. In total today, Gu Lin Rui-Yang threw 96 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 11 hits, including 1 home run. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 2 walks, giving up 7 earned runs, and took the loss with a top speed of 154 km/h. His ERA after the game was 9.35. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150512
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 12) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Gu Lin Rui-Yang started in a minor league game today, pitching 6 innings, giving up 1 home run and 7 earned runs. His fastest pitch speed was 154 km/h. His team ultimately lost 5-7 to the Rakuten Golden Eagles, with Gu Lin Rui-Yang taking the loss.
Gu Lin Rui-Yang started the season in the bullpen this year. At the end of April, he was adjusted back to a starting role. On May 2nd, he made his first major league start of the season against the Orix Buffaloes, throwing 78 pitches over 4 innings. He allowed 5 hits, including 1 home run, issued 3 walks, struck out 6 batters, and gave up 2 earned runs. His fastest pitch speed was 154 km/h. He was not involved in the decision and was sent down to the minor league on May 3rd.
Gu Lin Rui-Yang took the mound for his minor league start today against the Rakuten Golden Eagles. He encountered trouble in the top of the first inning, issuing a walk and then giving up 2 runs on two consecutive hits. In the top of the second, he allowed 1 run on three hits. In the top of the third, he gave up a three-run homer to Jinna Wing. In the top of the fourth, he allowed another run due to a hit.
Gu Lin Rui-Yang stabilized after the fifth inning, retiring all six batters he faced in the fifth and sixth innings without allowing further runs. In total today, Gu Lin Rui-Yang threw 96 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 11 hits, including 1 home run. He recorded 6 strikeouts and 2 walks, giving up 7 earned runs, and took the loss with a top speed of 154 km/h. His ERA after the game was 9.35. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150512
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FAQ
Was pitcher Gu Lin Rui-Yang previously promoted to the major league?
Yes, after adjusting to a starting role at the end of April, he made his first major league start of the season on May 2nd, but was demoted to the minor league the next day.
What were pitcher Gu Lin's challenges in this outing?
His challenges included instability at the start of the game, giving up many hits, and conceding a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning.
What was pitcher Gu Lin's fastest pitch speed?
He recorded a top speed of 154 km/h in this minor league game.