Pitcher Huang Tzu-peng finishes 7 innings after rain delay, secures win

Taiwanese pitcher Huang Tzu-peng delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching 7 innings and allowing only 1 unearned run. Despite a rain delay of over an hour in the fourth inning, Huang continued his outing, throwing a season-high 107 pitches. He expressed a determined mindset, stating, "If we have to lose, I want to lose on my own terms," highlighting his desire to compete against the opposing foreign pitcher.

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If we have to lose, I want to lose on my own terms.

The offense initially struggled to support Huang, with the team only managing to score 2 runs in the seventh inning to secure a 2-1 comeback victory. This win ended Huang's four-game winless streak, with his last victory coming on July 15. He acknowledged that while his teammates' scoring is beyond his control, he remains focused on executing his pitching duties and minimizing damage.

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Teammates' scoring is not something I can control. I just focus on whether I do my job well.

Despite the offensive struggles, Huang remained focused on his performance. He admitted frustration with a walk issued in the seventh inning, recognizing the opponent's potential to rally in low-scoring games. However, he and his team ultimately held on to secure the win, with the defense making crucial plays to close out the game.

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I was very angry with myself for walking the first batter, because Wei Chuan can easily come back in low-scoring games. Fortunately, we all held on.