CPBL: Fubon's homegrown wins leader collapses, allowing 10 runs in 5 innings

Fubon Guardians left-handed pitcher Chen Shih-peng had a rough outing in his minor league start on June 2, 2026, surrendering 10 runs over 5 innings against the Uni-President Lions.

Chen, who holds the Fubon Guardians record for most wins by a homegrown pitcher, has struggled since his return to the first team this season. His previous appearance on May 17 saw him give up 5 runs in just 2.2 innings against the TSG Hawks. His season ERA ballooned to 15.00 with a WHIP of 2.83, leading to his demotion to the minor league for adjustments.

In his third minor league start of the season, Chen initially showed stability in the first inning. However, the second inning saw him give up 3 runs after a series of hits. He stabilized again in the third but conceded another 2 runs in the fourth due to more hits and a pitcher's violation. The fifth inning proved even more challenging, with Chen allowing 5 more runs due to hits and a defensive error. He finished the game having thrown 94 pitches, with 13 hits, 5 strikeouts, and 1 wild pitch, resulting in 10 runs (5 earned) and a 6.46 ERA.

Despite Chen's struggles, the Fubon Guardians' minor league team secured an 11-10 victory over the Uni-President Lions in a high-scoring game. Fubon's offense, though outhit 16-9, managed two home runs from Tung Tzu-en and Lu Po-hua. Notably, homegrown batter Tong Yu-cheng drew four walks and had one hit, pushing his batting average to .405 and earning him the nickname 'four-cut man'.