Fubon Guardians' Tseng Chun-yueh Unstable in Recent Relief Appearances; Seeking Adjustments for Mechanics
Closer Tseng Chun-yueh is working to correct his pitching mechanics after recent struggles on the mound, citing fatigue and technical issues.
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Fubon Guardians closer Tseng Chun-yueh has been unstable in his recent relief appearances. He revealed that he encounters similar situations around the same time every year, although the specific circumstances differ. The coaching staff reminded him that his mechanics have drifted, and he is trying to find ways to adjust.
Tseng Chun-yueh had some turbulent relief appearances this week. Facing the TSG Hawks yesterday with a 2-run lead in the 9th inning, he allowed hits to the first two Hawks hitters, Chen Wen-chieh and Tseng Yu-ching, but subsequently struck out Wu Nien-ting and Steven Moya in order, and then made Wang Po-jung ground out to first base, securing the victory for the team.
Discussing his recent instability, Tseng Chun-yueh indicated that Manager Goto Kousuke and Pitching Coach Hsu Ming-chieh both reminded him, primarily noting physical fatigue. Goto Kousuke pointed out that he observed his recent pitching mechanics drifting, which is different from his actions at the start of the season.
Tseng Chun-yueh represented Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) before the season this year. He stated that 'starting the engine' early also had an impact, and he is trying to find ways to recover and has asked his trainer how to adjust.
Tseng Chun-yueh stated that every year in the middle of the season, he encounters situations due to fatigue, and it was similar last year. The problems encountered each year are slightly different, but there are reasons for all of them. Last year, it was mainly his legs, while this year it is his body's mechanics. He will absorb the parts the coaching staff reminded him of through training and apply them on the field.
Before today's game, Tseng Chun-yueh has 14 appearances in the first team this season, pitching 14.1 innings, allowing 4 runs (3 earned runs), with a record of 2 wins, 2 holds, 9 saves, and an ERA of 1.88.
Tseng Chun-yueh had some turbulent relief appearances this week. Facing the TSG Hawks yesterday with a 2-run lead in the 9th inning, he allowed hits to the first two Hawks hitters, Chen Wen-chieh and Tseng Yu-ching, but subsequently struck out Wu Nien-ting and Steven Moya in order, and then made Wang Po-jung ground out to first base, securing the victory for the team.
Discussing his recent instability, Tseng Chun-yueh indicated that Manager Goto Kousuke and Pitching Coach Hsu Ming-chieh both reminded him, primarily noting physical fatigue. Goto Kousuke pointed out that he observed his recent pitching mechanics drifting, which is different from his actions at the start of the season.
Tseng Chun-yueh represented Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) before the season this year. He stated that 'starting the engine' early also had an impact, and he is trying to find ways to recover and has asked his trainer how to adjust.
Tseng Chun-yueh stated that every year in the middle of the season, he encounters situations due to fatigue, and it was similar last year. The problems encountered each year are slightly different, but there are reasons for all of them. Last year, it was mainly his legs, while this year it is his body's mechanics. He will absorb the parts the coaching staff reminded him of through training and apply them on the field.
Before today's game, Tseng Chun-yueh has 14 appearances in the first team this season, pitching 14.1 innings, allowing 4 runs (3 earned runs), with a record of 2 wins, 2 holds, 9 saves, and an ERA of 1.88.