(Taipei, April 14, CNA by reporter Hsieh Ching-wen) Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Wang Yan-Cheng of the KBO's Hanwha Eagles started today's game, pitching 5 innings and allowing 2 runs, with a top speed of 148 km/h. His team ultimately lost 3-2 to the Kiwoom Heroes, leaving Wang with no decision.
Wang's previous start was on April 9 against the Kia Tigers, where he pitched 3.2 innings, allowed one home run, and gave up 6 runs (4 earned), taking his third loss of the season. After four days of rest, he returned to the mound today against the Kiwoom Heroes.
In the bottom of the 1st inning, Wang hit a batter with a pitch after one out and allowed a double with two outs. He quickly regained composure, inducing a flyout to second base, and escaped the inning without allowing a run.
In the bottom of the 2nd, Wang faced another crisis. The leadoff hitter reached on a single, and with two outs, another single and a walk loaded the bases. A wild pitch allowed one run to score. He then induced a fly ball to center field, preventing further damage.
Wang retired the side in order in the 3rd inning. In the 4th, he issued a walk but escaped without allowing a run. In the 5th, he walked the leadoff batter, then allowed a double with one out. A run scored on a ground ball, and after another walk, he induced a groundout to second base, limiting the damage.
Wang threw 93 pitches over 5 innings, allowing 4 hits, 5 walks, and recording 3 strikeouts. He gave up 2 earned runs and exited the game with the score tied. His season ERA now stands at 3.50, with a top velocity of 148 km/h.
The Hanwha Eagles trailed 1-0 after three innings. In the top of the 4th, Kang Baek-ho hit a solo home run to tie the game. Both teams added a run in the 5th, and the score remained 2-2 after seven innings. In the bottom of the 8th, the Kiwoom Heroes scored the go-ahead run and held on for a 3-2 victory. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150614
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: Taiwan