Baseball All-Star Game: Kuo Tien-hsin's Curse Continues with Ninth Straight Loss

The Chinese Professional Baseball League All-Star Game in Taipei Dome featured a unique matchup: current stars against retired legends. The Taiwan team ultimately triumphed over the CPBL All-Stars with a score of 7-4.

A significant storyline was the ongoing "Tien-hsin Curse." Outfielder Kuo Tien-hsin, participating in his fifth consecutive All-Star Game, has been on the losing side for nine straight appearances. His team's defeat on Friday extended this streak, which began in 2022 when he played for the Taiwan team and continued through his time with the All-Stars.

The game saw a mix of current talent and nostalgic appearances from retired players like Kuan Ta-yuan, Huang Chung-yi, and Chang Tai-shan. Kuan Ta-yuan, pitching in the sixth inning for the CPBL All-Stars, struggled significantly, allowing five runs and ultimately contributing to his team's downfall. The Taiwan team capitalized on these opportunities, including a key hit from Chang Tai-shan, to take a commanding lead.

Despite the loss for the CPBL All-Stars, the game provided entertainment with early leads established by players like Chiang Kun-yu and Kuo Tien-hsin. However, the resurgence of the Taiwan team, bolstered by contributions from various players including those who entered as pinch hitters and strategic substitutions, secured their victory.

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The CPBL All-Stars' outfielder Kuo Tien-hsin has participated in five consecutive All-Star Games. His team has accumulated a total of 8 consecutive losses in the All-Star Games over the previous four years, whether selected for the Taiwan team (2022-23) or the All-Star team (2024-25), forming the "Brother Tien Curse." After today's loss, it has officially reached 9 consecutive losses.