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Dragons' 'seven-star' game-ending double play stuns broadcaster

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wei Chuan Dragons secured a 3-2 victory over Fubon Guardians in extra innings, thanks to a spectacular outfield catch and double play.
  • Fubon's broadcaster, known as "Qian Gong," expressed disbelief at the game-ending play, exclaiming "Impossible!"
  • This win marks an away victory for the Dragons, while the Guardians are left to rue a missed opportunity.

The Wei Chuan Dragons clinched a dramatic 3-2 away victory against the Fubon Guardians in a thrilling extra-inning contest on Sunday. The game's decisive moment came in the bottom of the 10th inning, with the Dragons leading 3-2. Fubon's Kong Nien-en hit a seemingly safe fly ball to center field, but Dragons' outfielder Kuo Tien-hsin executed a spectacular "seven-star" diving catch.

Kuo then immediately threw the ball back to first base, completing a game-ending double play by catching a runner attempting to tag up. This incredible defensive feat left the Fubon broadcast booth stunned. Veteran broadcaster "Qian Gong" (Chien Ting-yuan), known for his colorful commentary, could only exclaim "Impossible!" and "Wasn't that ball about to drop?"

Impossible!

— Qian GongThe Fubon broadcaster's reaction to Kuo Tien-hsin's game-ending catch and double play.

The Dragons had taken a 3-1 lead in the top of the 10th inning with consecutive hits from Liu Chi-hung, Chang Cheng-yu, and Chu Yu-hsiang. Fubon managed to score one run in the bottom of the inning, narrowing the deficit to 3-2, before Kong Nien-en's hit was turned into the game's dramatic conclusion.

This victory was a significant away win for the Wei Chuan Dragons. For the Fubon Guardians, the loss was particularly painful, especially after hearing their own broadcaster's incredulous reaction to the final play. "Qian Gong" has a history of memorable on-air moments, adding another layer of entertainment for fans.

Wasn't that ball about to drop?

— Qian GongThe Fubon broadcaster's incredulous remark upon seeing the ball caught.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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