Wang Yen-Cheng Recovers Form, Pitches 5 Innings, Allows 1 Run in No Decision

(CNA reporter Su Chih-yu, Taipei, 3rd) Wang Yen-Cheng, the Taiwanese pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization, made his 12th appearance of the season. In stark contrast to his previous outing where he pitched 2 innings and allowed 4 runs, he started against the Doosan Bears today and pitched 5 innings, allowing just 1 run. His fastest pitch reached 150 km/h, but he left the game with the score tied and received a no decision.

Wang retired the side in order in the first inning. In the second, he allowed a hit but quickly recorded three outs. In the third, he gave up two hits with two outs but escaped without damage. The fourth inning featured three strikeouts with one hit allowed in between. He finally gave up a run in the fifth inning after allowing two hits, and although he gave up another hit afterward, he prevented the situation from escalating.

The Hanwha lineup scored first in the third inning. Wang finished the 5th inning having thrown 92 pitches, allowing 7 hits, 1 run, 4 strikeouts, and 0 walks, lowering his ERA to 3.13. He left the game with the score tied 1-1. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150603