CPBL All-Star Game: Zhang Yi's outfield catch seals 1-0 win

The CPBL All-Star Game reached its climax with a tense 1-0 victory for the All-Stars team, secured by a solo home run. The game remained a tight contest until the bottom of the ninth inning, with the All-Stars holding a slim one-run lead. The decisive play occurred with two outs when pitcher Guo Tian-Xin, who had taken the mound despite his personal nine-game All-Star losing streak, walked Lin Jia-Wei.

Following the walk, Xu Ting-Lun hit a deep fly ball towards left field. The ball landed in the territory of Zhang Yi, a pitcher for the Fubon Guardians who was playing as an outfielder in this game. Zhang Yi, who has a background as an outfielder, calmly made the catch, ending the game and securing the narrow win for the All-Stars.

Both managers offered their perspectives on their players' contributions. Goto Mitsutaka, manager of the Fubon Guardians, commented on Zhang Yi's defensive play, stating, "He was originally an outfielder, so seeing him make that catch felt very reassuring." This remark highlights Zhang Yi's versatility and the confidence placed in his fielding abilities.

Hirano Keiichi, manager of the CTBC Brothers, praised pitcher Lu Yen-Ching for his performance in escaping a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the sixth inning, calling his pitching "great." When asked about Xu Ting-Lun's final at-bat, where his fly ball was caught for the final out, Hirano humorously advised, "He needs to do more weight training."