Fan Kuo-chen's left finger still swollen, sits out 1 day; Goto Mitsutaka suddenly jokes about back pain.
Fubon Guardians outfielder Fan Kuo-chen withdrew from yesterday's game early, and manager Goto Mitsutaka announced today that he would rest today due to swelling in his left ring finger. Goto also humorously commented on his own back pain.
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Fubon Guardians outfielder Fan Kuo-chen withdrew from yesterday's game early during the 6th inning. Today, before the game, manager Goto Mitsutaka indicated that Fan Kuo-chen's left ring finger is still a bit swollen, so he will sit out today. He then suddenly and humorously said that he might need a new manager today because he also has a slight back sprain.
The Guardians played against the TSG Hawks at their home ground, Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, yesterday. Fan Kuo-chen started as the 4th batter and played first base. He hit singles in both his plate appearances in the 1st and 4th innings, but withdrew for rest during the defensive change in the 6th inning. Fan Kuo-chen said that he hurt his left ring finger while catching a ball yesterday.
Guardians manager Goto Mitsutaka said in an interview before the game that he observed that Fan Kuo-chen's finger was still a bit swollen this morning. Fan will be allowed to rest today. When asked who would play first base today, he replied, "Still thinking about it."
Goto Mitsutaka suddenly took the initiative to start a topic. He joked, "Maybe we need a new manager today," and laughed that his back was a bit uncomfortable and felt slightly sprained, perhaps because he didn't sleep in a good posture.
The Guardians played against the TSG Hawks at their home ground, Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium, yesterday. Fan Kuo-chen started as the 4th batter and played first base. He hit singles in both his plate appearances in the 1st and 4th innings, but withdrew for rest during the defensive change in the 6th inning. Fan Kuo-chen said that he hurt his left ring finger while catching a ball yesterday.
Guardians manager Goto Mitsutaka said in an interview before the game that he observed that Fan Kuo-chen's finger was still a bit swollen this morning. Fan will be allowed to rest today. When asked who would play first base today, he replied, "Still thinking about it."
Goto Mitsutaka suddenly took the initiative to start a topic. He joked, "Maybe we need a new manager today," and laughed that his back was a bit uncomfortable and felt slightly sprained, perhaps because he didn't sleep in a good posture.