CPBL: Fubon's Top Draft Pick Liu Cheng-yu Hits First Minor League Home Run

Fubon Guardians' top draft pick Liu Cheng-yu launched his first career home run in the minor league game against the CTBC Brothers, marking a significant milestone in his development. The promising young player connected with a pitch from Brothers' star right-hander Lu Meng-yang, helping his team establish an early lead.

Guardians' new foreign pitcher Hantao Leo made a strong impression in his start, pitching three scoreless innings and striking out four batters. Leo demonstrated effective control and deceptive stuff, keeping the Brothers' hitters off balance throughout his outing. His performance signals potential for the team's pitching rotation.

The game, which also featured a strong showing from Liu Cheng-yu who went 2-for-2 with a walk, ended with the Fubon Guardians' minor league team securing a 6-1 victory. Despite Lu Meng-yang's efforts, he was charged with six runs over four innings, resulting in his fifth loss of the season. The Brothers' offense struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities against the Guardians' pitching.

The match was eventually called after five innings due to heavy rain, with the Guardians leading 6-1. The victory was a positive outcome for the Fubon team, highlighting the contributions of both their developing hitters and new foreign talent.