CPBL: Fubon's surprise strategy ties CTBC Brothers' worst record for stolen bases

The CTBC Brothers secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the Fubon Guardians, but their battery of catcher Kao Yu-chieh and ace pitcher Lo Chih-jung faced an unexpected challenge. The Guardians executed a "surprise attack" strategy, successfully stealing four bases against the pair in a single game, a feat that ties the CTBC Brothers' franchise record for most stolen bases against a battery in one game.

Fubon's Tung Tzu-en was particularly effective, stealing two bases himself. The Guardians' aggressive base running began in the first inning and continued through the fourth, putting significant pressure on the Brothers' pitching and catching.

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Coach Che-hsuan gave us some methods to try during games. Sometimes, if the team steals six to seven bases in a game, he'll treat us to drinks and ice cream.

This performance marks a difficult record for Kao Yu-chieh, who has now been on the receiving end of this unfortunate statistic twice in his career. The CTBC Brothers' record for most stolen bases against a catcher in a single game stands at six, achieved by Wu Sheng-wu in 1999 and Kuo I-feng in 2009. However, four stolen bases against a battery is the team's worst mark.

Interestingly, Tung Tzu-en, who was once perceived as slow, has undergone a remarkable transformation. He has successfully stolen five bases in the minor league this season, earning the nickname "King of Stolen Bases" from his teammates. He credits coaching and specialized training for his improved running ability, focusing on explosive ground contact.

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He (minor league coach Liu Pao-hsien) gives us running drills and training methods, focusing on explosive ground contact and other running techniques.