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Local Pitching Shines, Foreign Batter Delivers: Manager Tseng Has New Ideas for 'Double Foreign Batter' Setup

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rakuten Monkeys defeated Fubon Guardians 2-0, with pitcher Lin Tzu-wei throwing six scoreless innings and foreign batter Victor driving in his third home run.
  • Rakuten Monkeys manager Tseng Hao-chu praised Lin Tzu-wei's performance and expressed flexibility in using foreign batters due to strong local pitching.
  • The win keeps the Rakuten Monkeys in first place in the second half of the CPBL season.

The Rakuten Monkeys secured a narrow 2-0 victory over the Fubon Guardians, maintaining their lead in the second half of the CPBL season. Key to the win was a stellar six-inning, no-run performance from left-handed pitcher Lin Tzu-wei.

Manager Tseng Hao-chu lauded Lin's outing, noting his aggressive approach and high strike rate. "He pitched very well! Overall, he dared to confront the batters and his strike rate was very high," Tseng said. He added that Lin, who has transitioned from a long relief role, displayed a more commanding presence on the mound. The team had informed Lin of his starting assignment before the All-Star break, with a pitch count of 70-80.

He pitched very well! Overall, he dared to confront the batters and his strike rate was very high.

— Tseng Hao-chuCommenting on pitcher Lin Tzu-wei's performance.

"The team has indeed been cultivating Tzu-wei as a starting pitcher. He underwent difficult rehabilitation over the past two years after a hand injury, and now he is back on the field showcasing his skills," Tseng explained.

The team has indeed been cultivating Tzu-wei as a starting pitcher. He underwent difficult rehabilitation over the past two years after a hand injury, and now he is back on the field showcasing his skills.

— Tseng Hao-chuExplaining Lin Tzu-wei's journey back to starting pitching.

Foreign batter Victor also contributed significantly with his third home run in three games. Tseng praised Victor's power, stating, "The team needs his long-ball threat, and today he delivered the results we wanted to see. His power is indeed rare in Taiwan and he has destructive potential."

With recent strong performances from local starters like Tseng Chia-hui and Lin Tzu-wei, and Victor's impact, the Monkeys have more flexibility in their foreign batter strategy. This allows them to better optimize their offensive lineup, especially with another foreign batter, David, undergoing adjustments in the minor league.

The team needs his long-ball threat, and today he delivered the results we wanted to see. His power is indeed rare in Taiwan and he has destructive potential.

— Tseng Hao-chuPraising foreign batter Victor's offensive contribution.
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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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