CPBL: Fubon Guardians Face 11-Day, 10-Game Schedule; Huang Po-Jou's Call-Up Not Ruled Out

The Fubon Guardians baseball team is bracing for an intense "hellish" schedule, set to play 10 games in just 11 days, beginning Tuesday, as they work to make up for multiple rain-delayed matches.

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The possibility is not zero. The current starting pitchers are doing well, but if their recovery isn't sufficient, others might be brought up to support.

Manager Gotoh Mitsutaka addressed pitching rotation and the potential call-up of former first-round draft pick Huang Po-Jou, who has yet to debut in the main league this season. Gotoh indicated that while Huang's promotion isn't impossible, it hinges on the current starting pitchers' form. "The possibility is not zero," Gotoh said. "The current starting pitchers are doing well, but if their recovery isn't sufficient, others might be brought up to support."

Huang has pitched 30.2 innings over 7 games in the second division, posting a 4.40 ERA. Gotoh acknowledged uncertainty regarding the specific challenges Huang faces with his fastball velocity, which has hovered around 140 kph in recent outings. "I'm not quite sure about the issues Huang Po-Jou is facing with his velocity," Gotoh admitted. "He might be encountering some obstacles."

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I'm not quite sure about the issues Huang Po-Jou is facing with his velocity. He might be encountering some obstacles.

Looking ahead to Wednesday's game against the CTBC Brothers at Intercontinental Stadium, the Guardians will start Chiang Kuo-Hou. Gotoh stated that Chiang's workload will be assessed based on his performance during the game. "Of course, we hope he can pitch deep into the game," Gotoh said, "but if his condition isn't as good as we expect, other pitchers may be ready to take over."

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Of course, we hope he can pitch deep into the game, but if his condition isn't as good as we expect, other pitchers may be ready to take over.