Hawks Ace Huang Tzu-peng Throws Complete-Game Shutout, Manager Praises Dedication

TSG Hawks ace Huang Tzu-peng delivered a dominant performance on the road, throwing a complete-game shutout against the Fubon Guardians. He allowed only two hits and issued no walks in a masterful display that secured a 9-1 victory for his team.

This stellar outing marks Huang's second career complete-game shutout, a rare feat in the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The first was achieved by Blake Smith of the Uni-Lions last year, and the last by a Taiwanese pitcher was Guo Chun-lin in 2024. Huang is also the second pitcher in Hawks franchise history to achieve this milestone, following foreign pitcher Lucas Harms.

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Huang's appearances on the mound bring a sense of security and stability to the team. His control and stamina make the bullpen's job easier. I joked that the bullpen could take a day off today.

Following the game, Hawks manager Hung Yi-chung praised Huang's consistent presence on the mound, stating that his control and stamina bring a sense of security to the team. Hung humorously remarked that the bullpen could take a day off thanks to Huang's performance.

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He's a player like that who is rare. Even after signing a long-term contract, he always performs actively. There are players like that, but when they get tired, they might want to rest. He never says he needs to rest.

Hung also expressed admiration for Huang's professional attitude, especially after signing a significant five-year, NT$66 million contract. "He's a player like that who is rare," Hung said. "Even after signing a long-term contract, he always performs actively. There are players like that, but when they get tired, they might want to rest. He never says he needs to rest." Hung noted Huang's positive demeanor even when the team's offense struggled early in the season, emphasizing his focus on team wins.

Hung further highlighted Huang's self-discipline in training and his continuous drive for improvement, observing that the pitcher constantly thinks about his craft even during practice. Despite being a veteran leader, Huang remains committed to getting better.

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He is a player who demands a lot from his own training, and you can see him constantly thinking during practice. Even though he is already a team leader, he is always seeking improvement.