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CPBL All-Star Game: Kuo Tien-hsin Ends 9-Game Losing Streak, Thanks Veterans for Support

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese baseball player Kuo Tien-hsin ended a personal nine-game losing streak during the CPBL All-Star Game.
  • He was given the freedom to set his own batting order by the All-Star team manager and received support from veteran teammate Chen Yung-chi.
  • Kuo also pitched the final out of the game, securing a narrow 1-0 victory for his team.

Wei Chuan Dragons star Kuo Tien-hsin broke his personal nine-game losing streak during the CPBL All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19. Despite his team's victory, Kuo expressed relief at ending his slump, stating, "I'm not afraid of losing, but I'm afraid of losing because of me."

I'm not afraid of losing, but I'm afraid of losing because of me.

— Kuo Tien-hsinExpressing his relief after ending his personal losing streak.

Kuo was granted autonomy by All-Star manager Tseng Hao-chu to arrange his own batting order for the game. Veteran teammate Chen Yung-chi, who is set to retire after this season, provided crucial support by hitting a home run in the fourth inning. This was Chen's first career All-Star home run, making him the oldest player to achieve this feat at 43 years and six days old. The game's only run came from this hit.

When Senior Chen Yung-chi hit a home run, I was very happy, but after all, it was only one run, so I wasn't happy for too long.

— Kuo Tien-hsinCommenting on his teammate's home run during the game.

In a dramatic turn of events, Kuo was brought back into the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to pitch the final out. He had previously been removed from the game but was allowed back in as a "legend card" player. He issued a walk, but the subsequent fly ball was caught by teammate Chang Yi, ending the game with a 1-0 victory for the All-Star team.

It was Manager Bing's (Lin Yueh-ping) idea. I said I had already been taken out, isn't that bad? The coaches said, 'How about using a legend card and letting you play again.' I got a little too excited, and the ball wouldn't stay down.

— Kuo Tien-hsinExplaining his unexpected return to pitch in the ninth inning.

Kuo admitted to feeling nervous when he re-entered as a pitcher, concerned about making a costly mistake. He credited his teammates, particularly veteran outfielder Chang Yi, for their support and for making the crucial catch. "Before the game, Senior Chang Yi said he could help with defense, and yesterday everyone was very serious; the seniors all wanted to help me," Kuo said.

Before the game, Senior Chang Yi said he could help with defense, and yesterday everyone was very serious; the seniors all wanted to help me.

— Kuo Tien-hsinThanking his teammates for their support.
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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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