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Chu Yu-hsien's 'mysterious return' leads to out, but he redeems himself with walk-off hit

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Wei Chuan Dragons defeated CTBC Brothers 4-3, with Chu Yu-hsien hitting a walk-off single to secure the win and earn MVP honors.
  • Chu Yu-hsien was controversially called out for interference in the seventh inning while on base, a call that stood after a review.
  • Despite the earlier setback, Chu Yu-hsien redeemed himself with the game-winning hit in the ninth inning.

The Wei Chuan Dragons secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the CTBC Brothers on June 11, 2026, with a clutch walk-off single from Chu Yu-hsien in the bottom of the ninth inning. This win reduced the Dragons' magic number for clinching the first half of the season to M7, and Chu Yu-hsien was deservedly named the Most Valuable Player for his heroics.

The rule is the rule, there's nothing we can do. It's not a matter of discretion.

— Yeh Chih-ChunWei Chuan Dragons manager commenting on the controversial interference call.

The game saw a pivotal moment in the seventh inning when the Dragons loaded the bases with no outs. Chu Yu-hsien, running from first, collided with Brothers first baseman Hsu Chi-hung while returning to the base after a foul ball was hit into the stands. The first base umpire initially ruled Chu Yu-hsien out for interference. The call was upheld after a conference among the four umpires and a review of the rules in the technical room.

Wei Chuan manager Yeh Chih-Chun acknowledged the rule's strictness. "The rule is the rule, there's nothing we can do. It's not a matter of discretion," Yeh stated post-game. "At the time, I was just thinking about whether he stepped on the base or was in the process of returning. I initially thought he was on the base, which would have given me grounds for objection. But it seemed he wasn't on the base, so it's fine."

At the time, I was just thinking about whether he stepped on the base or was in the process of returning. I initially thought he was on the base, which would have given me grounds for objection. But it seemed he wasn't on the base, so it's fine.

— Yeh Chih-ChunWei Chuan Dragons manager explaining his initial thoughts on the interference call.

Yeh admitted the call felt unfavorable at that moment. "Honestly, it didn't feel very good. It felt like a big situation, not that anyone did it intentionally, but that's just how it is." The situation left the Dragons with one out and runners on second and third, but they managed to score a run, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. This set the stage for Chu Yu-hsien's dramatic redemption in the ninth inning, where he delivered the game-winning hit.

Honestly, it didn't feel very good. It felt like a big situation, not that anyone did it intentionally, but that's just how it is.

— Yeh Chih-ChunWei Chuan Dragons manager reflecting on the impact of the interference call.
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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.

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