Ma Chieh-sen Drives in 5 Runs as Rakuten Monkeys Win Slugfest Against TSG Hawks

Ma Chieh-sen was the offensive star for the Rakuten Monkeys, delivering a career-best performance with five runs batted in and four hits, including a crucial two-run double in the 10th inning. His heroics powered the Monkeys to a dramatic 9-7 victory over the TSG Hawks in a slugfest that lasted nine innings and required extra frames.

The game was a back-and-forth affair from the start. The Hawks drew first blood in the bottom of the first inning, but the Monkeys quickly responded. Both teams traded blows, with the Hawks regaining a two-run lead in the second inning thanks to a timely hit from Wu Nien-ting. However, Ma Chieh-sen continued to be a thorn in the Hawks' side, driving in runs in the fourth and sixth innings to keep the Monkeys within striking distance.

The Monkeys finally took the lead in the sixth inning, only for the Hawks to equalize again in the bottom half. The seesaw battle continued into the seventh and eighth innings, with both teams managing to score and maintain the tension. The Hawks tied the game once more in the eighth, forcing extra innings.

In the 10th inning, Ma Chieh-sen struck again, delivering a two-run double off pitcher Shih Tzu-chien to give the Monkeys a lead they would not relinquish. Although the Hawks managed to score one run in the bottom of the inning, a game-ending double play secured the win for the Rakuten Monkeys.