Dragons' Captain Jhiljhilao Returns to Lineup, Pitcher Chen Yu-hsun Sent to Minors

The Wei Chuan Dragons are bolstering their lineup with the return of captain Jhiljhilao.Gongguan, who had been sidelined since April 5th due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, is set to rejoin the starting order as the designated hitter at the sixth spot. He has recently completed four rehabilitation games, confirming his recovery. His performance today will be closely watched for his offensive contribution.

Meanwhile, pitcher Chen Yu-hsun has been demoted to the minor league for adjustments. This decision follows his recent relief appearance where he hit consecutive batters in the ninth inning. Despite managing to get one out, he also issued another hit batter before being replaced. Manager Yeh noted that Chen's number of appearances in the minor league might have been insufficient, leading to the decision for him to adjust in the minors.

The Dragons' recent game at Clarng Hu Stadium was postponed due to rain. However, with the weather clearing today in Kaohsiung, manager Yeh has confirmed Jhiljhilao's inclusion in the starting lineup after assessing the field conditions. This marks a significant point for the team as they aim to improve their standing, with their magic number for the first half of the season now at M10.