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Bizarre Homerun: Song Shengrui's Defensive Error Gifts Opponent 3 Runs, Plays Through Injury

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese Professional Baseball League pitcher Wu Lichun struggled in the sixth inning, allowing a four-run rally.
  • Outfielder Song Shengrui accidentally hit a fly ball out of the park, turning a potential out into a three-run homer.
  • Song Shengrui sustained a bloody lip and a collision with the wall but insisted on continuing to play.

In a bizarre turn of events during a Chinese Professional Baseball League game, a defensive miscue by Zhongxin Brothers outfielder Song Shengrui led to a crucial three-run homer for the opposing team. The incident occurred in the sixth inning when pitcher Wu Lichun was already struggling, having given up an earlier run.

As batter Li Chengling hit a deep fly ball to center field, Song Shengrui sprinted towards the wall in an attempt to make a catch. He collided hard with the outfield wall, and the ball popped out of his glove, sailing over the fence for a home run. The play allowed the opposing team to score four runs in the inning, significantly shifting the game's momentum.

Following the collision, Song Shengrui remained down for a period, with blood visible around his mouth. Medical staff and a stretcher were brought onto the field. However, the young outfielder bravely opted to continue playing after being attended to, even biting down on a gauze pad to manage the bleeding. His determination to stay in the game, despite the painful injury, highlighted his commitment to his team.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.