Chuang Chen-Chung-ao Throws 4.2 Scoreless Innings in 3A Debut, Cheng Tsung-Che Has Two Hits

(CNA Taipei, June 24) Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Oakland Athletics' Taiwanese pitcher Chuang Chen-Chung-ao delivered a career-best performance in Triple-A today, pitching 4.2 scoreless innings in his start, including 6 strikeouts. Boston Red Sox's Triple-A infielder Cheng Tsung-Che had two hits in the game.

In today's Triple-A matchup between the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants, Chuang Chen-Chung-ao allowed baserunners in the first two innings but kept the score at zero. He retired all three batters he faced in the third and fourth innings. In the fifth inning, he gave up a leadoff hit but then recorded two outs before exiting. His teammates did not allow any runs, and the team won 11-2.

Chuang Chen-Chung-ao threw 73 pitches over 4.2 innings. As he did not complete 5 innings, he was not eligible for a win or loss. He allowed 2 hits and no runs, marking his first scoreless outing in Triple-A. He also recorded 6 strikeouts, 2 walks, and his fastest pitch was 94.4 mph (approximately 152 km/h). His ERA after the game was 6.87.

Cheng Tsung-Che of the Red Sox, also playing in Triple-A today against the Detroit Tigers, started as the ninth batter and second baseman. In his first at-bat in the bottom of the third inning, he hit a single as the leadoff batter and later scored the team's first run.

Cheng Tsung-Che struck out in the bottom of the fourth inning and hit a triple in the bottom of the sixth. He flied out in the bottom of the ninth. He went 2-for-4 in the game, and his batting average is now .259. His team lost 1-4. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150624

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