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Liao Ren-lei Dominates Brothers, Manager Hirano Seeks Solutions

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Liao Ren-lei, a pitcher for the Fubon Guardians, has been highly effective against the CTBC Brothers this season, holding them scoreless in 10 appearances.
  • He has pitched 9.2 innings against the Brothers without allowing a run, with a top speed of 154 kph.
  • CTBC Brothers manager Hirano Keiichi acknowledged Liao's effectiveness and stated the need to find countermeasures.

Fubon Guardians pitcher Liao Ren-lei has emerged as a dominant force against the CTBC Brothers this season, earning the nickname "Brothers Killer." In 10 appearances, Liao has pitched 9.2 innings without conceding a single run, boasting a perfect 0.00 ERA against them. His performance includes a victory and a save, with his fastest pitch reaching 154 kph.

Liao's effectiveness is particularly notable as he has faced the Brothers more times than any other team this season. His 9.2 scoreless innings against them are the most in the league among pitchers who have not allowed a run against a single opponent. This remarkable record has not gone unnoticed by the opposing team's management.

CTBC Brothers manager Hirano Keiichi admitted that Liao has consistently performed well against his team. "He really pitches very well against us," Hirano said. "Although his control is just so-so, he pitches very well against us. We really need to find a countermeasure."

He really pitches very well against us. Although his control is just so-so, he pitches very well against us. We really need to find a countermeasure.

โ€” Hirano KeiichiCTBC Brothers manager Hirano Keiichi acknowledged Liao's effectiveness and stated the need to find countermeasures.
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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.