Shen Hao-Wei Returns to Fubon Guardians' Starting Lineup; Fan Kuo-Chen Resumes Batting Practice

Fubon Guardians outfielder Shen Hao-Wei returned to the team today, starting as the leadoff hitter in his first game back. Meanwhile, Fan Kuo-Chen, who suffered a contusion on his left ring finger during a defensive play, has resumed normal batting practice but was not in the starting lineup. Guardians outfielder Shen Hao-Wei was sent to the minor leagues in early April due to back discomfort. He began playing in minor league games on May 8 and returned to the first team today after appearing in 4 games, where he had 1 hit in 8 at-bats. Guardians manager Gotoh Mitsutaka stated in a pre-game interview that Shen's body has recovered normally and he seems fine. Shen started in center field and batted leadoff in today's game against the TSG Hawks. Guardians infielder Fan Kuo-Chen injured his left ring finger while fielding on the 15th. His finger was still swollen before yesterday's game, and he took a day off. He has resumed batting practice before today's game. Gotoh Mitsutaka mentioned that Fan's hand appears to be fine upon observation. Although Fan has resumed practice, he was not in the starting lineup today. The Guardians' starting first baseman was Wang Yi-Cheng, batting seventh.