Fubon's ace Li Tung-ming aims for historic 7th win in 9 starts

Fubon Guardians' ace pitcher Li Tung-ming delivered another stellar performance on Saturday, pitching six innings and allowing just one run against the Uni-Lions. With his team leading 4-1 upon his exit, Li is in strong contention for his seventh win of the season, which would place him at the top of the league's win list.

This potential victory is particularly significant as it would be his seventh win in only nine starts, a feat that could make him the first local pitcher in the Fubon Guardians' franchise history (including its previous iterations as the Jun-Kuo Bears, Sinon Bulls, and EDA Rhinos) to achieve such a rapid ascent to seven wins.

The game saw the Guardians take an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a walk, a hit, and a timely single. Uni-Lions' starter Sifun struggled with stolen bases, allowing 12 successful attempts out of 14 against him this season, contributing to the Guardians' early advantage.

Despite facing a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning, Li Tung-ming showcased his resilience by inducing a ground ball for a crucial 1-2-3 double play, effectively ending the threat. His impressive outing lowered his season ERA to 1.79, ranking him fourth in the league, and solidified his status as the team's ace.