Brothers' 22-year-old prospect Lu Meng-yang strikes out 6 over 5 innings, fastest pitch clocked at 149 kph

CTBC Brothers' 22-year-old prospect Lu Meng-yang showcased his potential on Thursday, delivering a strong performance in a minor league game. Pitching five innings, Lu allowed two runs while striking out six batters, bringing his season ERA down to 5.97. Lu started the game against Taiwan Steel, facing some early struggles in the first inning and giving up a run. He settled down in the second, retiring the side in order. In the fourth inning, however, he allowed another run following consecutive hits. He continued pitching into the fifth inning, giving up one hit before exiting the game. In his 88-pitch outing, Lu's fastest pitch was clocked at 149 kilometers per hour. He surrendered six hits, issued two walks, and hit one batter. Despite his efforts, Lu was initially the pitcher of record for a potential loss. Fortunately for Lu, the Brothers' minor league team rallied, providing enough offensive support to escape the loss. The game went into extra innings, with the Brothers ultimately clinching a narrow 7-6 victory.