Chuang Chen-Chung-Ao Returns to 2A, Dominates in Starting Role, Pitches 5.2 Innings with 1 Run Allowed for Win

Chuang Chen-Chung-Ao played the entire last season in Double-A, finishing with a record of 6 wins and 11 losses and an ERA of 4.08. He started this season in Triple-A, making 2 starts and pitching a total of 7.2 innings, allowing 9 runs (8 earned runs), and taking 1 loss before being sent down to Double-A on the 11th.

Today, Chuang Chen-Chung-Ao started in Double-A against the Texas Rangers affiliate team. In the bottom of the first inning, after getting two outs, he issued a walk, then induced a fly ball to left field for the final out, escaping without allowing a run.

From the last out of the bottom of the first inning, Chuang Chen-Chung-Ao retired 15 consecutive batters, preventing opponents from reaching base again. He was pulled in the bottom of the sixth inning after giving up a solo home run to Frainyer Chavez with two outs.

Overall, Chuang Chen-Chung-Ao threw 81 pitches over 5.2 innings today, allowing only 1 hit, which was the home run. He recorded 5 strikeouts, 1 walk, and gave up 1 earned run, demonstrating excellent control. He earned his first win of the season, and his ERA after the game was 1.59.

In addition, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lin Chen-Wei today made a relief appearance in Double-A against the Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate team. He pitched 4 innings, allowing only 1 hit, with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk, and no runs. His team ultimately lost 2-7, but Lin Chen-Wei was not involved in the decision, and his ERA after the game was 1.35. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150413