Chang Yi-An's Homer Sparks 8-Run Inning, Propelling New Taipei City to Sadaharu Oh Cup Final
In the Sadaharu Oh Cup High School Baseball semi-finals on May 20th, the New Taipei City team hit two home runs, including a 2-run shot by Chang Yi-An in the 5th inning that ignited an 8-run rally. They defeated the Taitung County team 11-1 via the mercy rule, securing a spot in the championship game.
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In today's Sadaharu Oh Cup High School Baseball semi-finals, the New Taipei City team blasted two home runs, including a 2-run shot by Chang Yi-An in the 5th inning that sparked an 8-run offensive burst. They defeated the Taitung County team 11-1 in a mercy-rule victory to advance to the championship game.
The semi-finals of the 115th Dajia Mazu Cup Sadaharu Oh High School Baseball Tournament began today. The Taitung County team, who had advanced after a grueling 13-inning game yesterday, managed to hold New Taipei City scoreless for the first two innings. However, they conceded 2 runs in the 3rd inning on a key hit by Chang Yi-An, and another run in the bottom of the 4th from a solo homer by Pasuya Takislinian. Taitung clawed one back in the top of the 5th on a sacrifice fly by Tseng Chi-En, making the score 3-1, but the game turned dramatically in the bottom of the 5th.
Chang Yi-An, who had already hit two home runs on the 18th, came through again with a 2-run homer for New Taipei City in the bottom of the 5th. This ignited an 8-hit rally for the team in that inning. The game ended when a double steal brought home the 11th run, establishing a 10-run lead.
New Taipei City's starting pitcher, Lo Yu-Yen, threw a complete 5-inning game, allowing only 1 run on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts to earn the win. Taitung County's starter, Hsu Ting-Kai, continued into the 5th but was pulled after giving up 3 hits without recording an out. He ultimately pitched 4 innings, allowing 7 hits, including 2 home runs, and was charged with the loss after giving up 6 runs (5 earned).
The semi-finals of the 115th Dajia Mazu Cup Sadaharu Oh High School Baseball Tournament began today. The Taitung County team, who had advanced after a grueling 13-inning game yesterday, managed to hold New Taipei City scoreless for the first two innings. However, they conceded 2 runs in the 3rd inning on a key hit by Chang Yi-An, and another run in the bottom of the 4th from a solo homer by Pasuya Takislinian. Taitung clawed one back in the top of the 5th on a sacrifice fly by Tseng Chi-En, making the score 3-1, but the game turned dramatically in the bottom of the 5th.
Chang Yi-An, who had already hit two home runs on the 18th, came through again with a 2-run homer for New Taipei City in the bottom of the 5th. This ignited an 8-hit rally for the team in that inning. The game ended when a double steal brought home the 11th run, establishing a 10-run lead.
New Taipei City's starting pitcher, Lo Yu-Yen, threw a complete 5-inning game, allowing only 1 run on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts to earn the win. Taitung County's starter, Hsu Ting-Kai, continued into the 5th but was pulled after giving up 3 hits without recording an out. He ultimately pitched 4 innings, allowing 7 hits, including 2 home runs, and was charged with the loss after giving up 6 runs (5 earned).