CPBL: TSG Hawks Beat Uni-President Lions 1-0, Elias Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings

The TSG Hawks secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Uni-President Lions on Thursday, halting their two-game losing streak. The win was anchored by an exceptional pitching performance from Ethan Elias, who threw seven scoreless innings. Elias allowed only four hits and struck out nine batters, matching his career high for a single game. He navigated his toughest challenge in the seventh inning, with runners on second and third and two outs, but managed to strike out the pinch hitter to end the threat.

The Hawks' lone run came in the first inning. Wang Po-hsuan drove in the decisive run after a leadoff double by Tseng Tzu-yu. Lions' starting pitcher Jordan Guerrero took the loss despite a solid outing, giving up just one run on three hits over six innings. This marked his first career loss in the CPBL.

This victory is significant for the Hawks, as it's their first win at the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium this season. It also ends a six-game road losing streak against the Lions and a five-game losing streak at the stadium. The team is on track to potentially match their record for most wins in a half-season if they defeat the Wei Chuan Dragons on Friday, aiming for their 30th win of the current half-season.