Chang Yi-An Hits Two Homers, Throws 148km/h in Relief as New Taipei City Advances to Sadaharu Oh Cup Semifinals
In the winners' bracket final of the 115th Dajia Mazu Cup Sadaharu Oh Youth Baseball Tournament, the New Taipei City team defeated Chiayi County 16-10 to advance to the semifinals. New Taipei City's shortstop, Chang Yi-An, demonstrated his all-around "two-way player" abilities. Not only did he hit two home runs in the game, but he also came in as a relief pitcher at a crucial moment, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings and hitting a top speed of 148 km/h to secure the win and earn the save. The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams tied at 10-10 in the fifth inning.
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(CNA, Reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 18th) In the Sadaharu Oh Cup youth baseball tournament, the New Taipei City team faced off against Chiayi County today. New Taipei City's Chang Yi-An had a stellar performance both at the plate and on the mound, hitting two home runs in a single game and throwing 1.2 scoreless innings in relief with a fastball reaching 148 km/h, helping his team secure a 16-10 victory and advance to the semifinals.
In the winners' bracket final of the 115th Dajia Mazu Cup Sadaharu Oh Youth Baseball Tournament, New Taipei City played against Chiayi County today. New Taipei City started with a big inning, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first through a series of hits, walks, and a groundout. Pasula Takislinian then hit a 2-run homer, giving the team a 5-0 lead.
Chiayi County scored 2 runs in the top of the second, but New Taipei City's Chang Yi-An hit a solo homer in the bottom of the second. After two outs, two consecutive hits added another run. In the bottom of the third, they scored two runs on consecutive walks and an error, and then a sacrifice fly brought in the 10th run.
The game's momentum shifted in the top of the fifth. Chiayi County's team sent 11 batters to the plate, collecting 6 hits and 2 walks in the inning. Wu Wen-chieh hit safely in both of his at-bats in the inning, including a game-tying 3-run homer, bringing the score to 10-10.
New Taipei City's offense reignited in the bottom of the fifth. After a hit-by-pitch, a string of four consecutive hits with one out brought in 4 runs, reclaiming the lead. In the bottom of the sixth, Chang Yi-An hit his second homer of the day, a solo shot, for an insurance run, followed by another run forced in by a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded.
Chang Yi-An, starting at second base and shortstop today, drew a walk in the first inning and homered in the second and sixth innings, contributing 2 RBIs with his two homers. He has now accumulated 3 homers in the tournament.
In the top of the sixth, with Chiayi County batting and one out with a runner on, Chang Yi-An took over in relief, shutting down the opponent's offense. He then retired the side in order in the seventh to secure the victory for his team. In total, he pitched 1.2 innings without giving up a hit, striking out 3, and allowing no runs. His fastest pitch was approximately 148 km/h, earning him the save. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150518
In the winners' bracket final of the 115th Dajia Mazu Cup Sadaharu Oh Youth Baseball Tournament, New Taipei City played against Chiayi County today. New Taipei City started with a big inning, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first through a series of hits, walks, and a groundout. Pasula Takislinian then hit a 2-run homer, giving the team a 5-0 lead.
Chiayi County scored 2 runs in the top of the second, but New Taipei City's Chang Yi-An hit a solo homer in the bottom of the second. After two outs, two consecutive hits added another run. In the bottom of the third, they scored two runs on consecutive walks and an error, and then a sacrifice fly brought in the 10th run.
The game's momentum shifted in the top of the fifth. Chiayi County's team sent 11 batters to the plate, collecting 6 hits and 2 walks in the inning. Wu Wen-chieh hit safely in both of his at-bats in the inning, including a game-tying 3-run homer, bringing the score to 10-10.
New Taipei City's offense reignited in the bottom of the fifth. After a hit-by-pitch, a string of four consecutive hits with one out brought in 4 runs, reclaiming the lead. In the bottom of the sixth, Chang Yi-An hit his second homer of the day, a solo shot, for an insurance run, followed by another run forced in by a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded.
Chang Yi-An, starting at second base and shortstop today, drew a walk in the first inning and homered in the second and sixth innings, contributing 2 RBIs with his two homers. He has now accumulated 3 homers in the tournament.
In the top of the sixth, with Chiayi County batting and one out with a runner on, Chang Yi-An took over in relief, shutting down the opponent's offense. He then retired the side in order in the seventh to secure the victory for his team. In total, he pitched 1.2 innings without giving up a hit, striking out 3, and allowing no runs. His fastest pitch was approximately 148 km/h, earning him the save. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150518