Lin Wei-en suffers loss in 2A, Yang Nien-hsi sets career high with 4 scoreless innings in Rookie League

CNA, Taipei, May 27. Taiwanese pitcher Lin Wei-en, playing for the Oakland Athletics' 2A affiliate, started today and pitched 6 innings. Despite a solid performance, a two-run homer caused damage, and with his team shut out, he was tagged with the loss. Meanwhile, Yang Nien-hsi, playing for the San Francisco Giants in the Rookie League, pitched a career-high 4 innings without allowing a run. Lin faced the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2A team today. After retiring the first six batters, he allowed a baserunner via hit-by-pitch in the 3rd and two walks in the 4th, but managed to escape without damage. He retired the side in order in the 5th. However, trouble struck with two outs in the 6th. Lin gave up a hit to Jansel Luis, followed by a two-run home run to Manuel Pena. He quickly regained his composure to record the final out. Lin finished with 84 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 2 hits and 2 runs, with 4 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 1 hit-by-pitch. His ERA stands at 2.03. As his team was shut out 0-2, he suffered his first loss of the season (2-2). Yang Nien-hsi, playing for the San Francisco Giants in the Rookie League, faced the Colorado Rockies. He allowed 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 over 4 innings, preventing the opponent from mounting an attack and helping his team win 1-0. His ERA is 3.38.