Ko Ching-hsien's 10th Homer of the Season, Hits Safely in 6 Consecutive Games

(CNA, Taipei, June 22) Los Angeles Dodgers' Taiwanese prospect Ko Ching-hsien started today in Class A, hitting a solo home run in his first at-bat for his 10th homer of the season and contributing 2 RBIs. He has now hit safely in 6 consecutive games. The Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1.

In a Minor League Class A game today, the Dodgers faced the Angels. Dodgers' Taiwanese prospect Ko Ching-hsien started batting cleanup and playing left field. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Ko Ching-hsien hit a solo homer to center field, giving his team the lead. Teammates continued the offense, adding runs with a double and a sacrifice fly, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead.

In the bottom of the 4th inning, Ko Ching-hsien hit a line drive to the pitcher for an out. In the bottom of the 6th, he hit a ground ball to the shortstop for an out. In the bottom of the 8th, with his team leading 2-1 and runners on base, Ko Ching-hsien hit a sacrifice fly to center field, driving in the team's 3rd run.

Ko Ching-hsien went 1-for-3 today with 1 homer, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored. He has now hit safely in 6 consecutive games, with a batting average of .285 after the game.

Philadelphia Phillies' Class A pitcher Pan Wen-hui made a relief appearance today in a Class A game against the Colorado Rockies. He took the mound in the top of the 9th inning. The first batter he faced hit a single and stole second base. He then issued a walk, and after one out, issued another walk to load the bases. He then settled down, inducing a fly ball to the catcher and a ground ball to second base for the final outs, without allowing a run.

Pan Wen-hui threw 21 pitches in 1 inning today, allowing 1 hit and issuing 2 walks, with no runs scored. His team ultimately lost 4-7. Pan Wen-hui was not involved in the decision. His ERA after the game was 6.00. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 0622

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