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NPB: Surpassing Ko Chun-Hsieh! Taiwan's Strong Pitcher Sun Yi-Lei Makes History, Sets New Fighters Record

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese pitcher Sun Yi-Lei made history in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with his debut.
  • The 21-year-old threw six scoreless innings, striking out eight batters to earn his first career win.
  • Sun's performance set a new team record for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Taiwanese pitching prodigy Sun Yi-Lei has etched his name in the history books of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The 21-year-old made his season debut for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters on Wednesday, delivering a performance that not only secured his first career win but also set a new team record.

Sun Yi-Lei showcased his exceptional talent by pitching six scoreless innings, allowing no runs while striking out eight batters. His dominant outing was highlighted by consistently high-velocity fastballs, demonstrating his readiness for the professional league. This stellar performance surpassed the previous record held by fellow Taiwanese pitcher Ko Chun-Hsieh.

His successful debut marks a significant milestone for the young pitcher and brings pride to Taiwan. Sun Yi-Lei's achievement underscores the growing talent pool of Taiwanese baseball players making their mark on the international stage.

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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.