New Fubon Pitcher Matias Impressed by 'Xinzhuang Famous Product' Light Show in Debut

Fubon Guardians' new foreign pitcher, Matias, delivered a dazzling debut performance on Wednesday, showcasing his powerful arm by throwing fastballs clocked at 153 kph (95 mph), the fastest recorded by a left-handed pitcher in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) this season. His strong showing limited the formidable CTBC Brothers to just two runs over 5.2 innings, leaving a strong first impression.

Matias's outing was a display of raw talent, as he recorded five strikeouts despite issuing two walks and two wild pitches. He threw a total of 86 pitches before exiting the game. The Guardians maintained a slim one-run lead after his departure, thanks to the efforts of relievers Lin Yue-cheng, Liao Jen-lei, and Chang Yi, who held the Brothers at bay.

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That was super cool!

The excitement peaked in the bottom of the ninth inning when relief pitcher Tseng Chun-yue entered the game. Accompanied by the "General's Order" music and a spectacular light show, Tseng secured his 22nd save of the season with a dominant performance. Matias, witnessing this spectacle, was thoroughly impressed.

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It's really great. Usually, some closers in America have something like that, but the feeling of the whole stadium singing together is just super cool.

"That was super cool!" Matias exclaimed, adding that such a show might even motivate him to pitch harder. "It's really great. Usually, some closers in America have something like that, but the feeling of the whole stadium singing together is just super cool. I've seen it on Twitch before, but seeing it live is very different."

Matias's enthusiastic reaction to the unique fan experience highlights the vibrant atmosphere of the CPBL, even as he focuses on his pitching. The combination of high-level play and engaging fan entertainment seems to have made his first experience in Taiwan a memorable one.

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I've seen it on Twitch before, but seeing it live is very different.