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Dragons' all-foreign pitching rotation meets familiar challenge for Brothers manager

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Wei Chuan Dragons are set to start five consecutive foreign pitchers in a single week, a first for the team this season.
  • This pitching rotation includes "domestic foreign player" Matthew Thornton and will feature three foreign pitchers against the CTBC Brothers this weekend.
  • CTBC Brothers manager Tseng Hao-chi is accustomed to facing foreign pitchers and notes his team's batting average is similar against both domestic and foreign pitchers.

The upcoming weekend series between the Wei Chuan Dragons and the CTBC Brothers promises a unique challenge, as the Dragons are slated to deploy an unprecedented all-foreign starting pitching rotation for five consecutive games within a single week. This strategic decision marks a significant moment for the Dragons and presents an intriguing matchup for their opponents.

It's not just Wei Chuan; almost every team faces foreign pitchers.

· Tseng Hao-chiCommenting on facing an all-foreign pitching rotation.

This ambitious pitching strategy includes Matthew Thornton, often referred to as a "domestic foreign player" due to his long tenure and integration into Taiwanese baseball. The Dragons' plan to rely solely on foreign arms for an entire week, culminating in a weekend series against the Brothers at the Taipei Dome, underscores their confidence in their international talent. This approach is particularly noteworthy given the competitive landscape of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).

CTBC Brothers manager Tseng Hao-chi, when queried about facing this formidable lineup of foreign pitchers, expressed a sense of familiarity. "It's not just Wei Chuan; almost every team faces foreign pitchers," he remarked, indicating that his team is well-prepared for such scenarios. He further noted that the Brothers' batting average against domestic pitchers (0.243) and foreign pitchers (0.233) shows a relatively small difference, suggesting that while facing foreign pitchers presents a challenge, it's one they are equipped to handle.

The Brothers' team batting average against local pitchers is .243, and against foreign pitchers is .233. The overall performance is not significantly different.

· Article textComparing the team's performance against different types of pitchers.

Manager Tseng also addressed a recent basestealing incident involving the Dragons' Chang Cheng-yu, emphasizing the need for his players to be vigilant against such plays, regardless of the pitcher's origin. "Whether it's Taiwan, Japan, or the United States, left-handed pitchers require special attention for this," he stated. This focus on tactical awareness, even amidst the strategic deployment of foreign pitchers by the opposing team, highlights the nuanced approach required in professional baseball.

Whether it's Taiwan, Japan, or the United States, left-handed pitchers require special attention for this.

· Tseng Hao-chiAdvising players to be cautious about basestealing, particularly against left-handed pitchers.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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