CTBC Brothers Hit 8-Game Losing Streak; Owner Koo Encourages Players, Manager Hirano Vows Full Effort

The CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) have hit an 8-game losing streak, matching their longest since the CTBC group took over the team. In response, owner Jeffrey Koo Jr. visited the Taipei Dome to encourage the players. In a video released by the team, Koo stated, 'The recent results are not your fault; they are my responsibility.' He urged the players to rediscover their passion for the game. Manager Keiichi Hirano said in an interview on the 30th, 'I feel apologetic to the owner for having him come to encourage us.' He emphasized that the team is in constant communication with the organization, maintaining a unified direction to build a strong team and striving to fulfill their mission.