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Rakuten Monkeys' Yu De-lung Pitches, Then Sings and Dances at Team Event

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rakuten Monkeys player Yu De-lung pitched during a game against Wei Chuan Dragons, striking out his first batter.
  • Despite the lopsided score, Yu De-lung also took the stage to sing during the team's "Dong Zi Party" event when a teammate was absent.
  • He sang classic songs and interacted with fans, including performing an indigenous dance.

In a unique turn of events during the Rakuten Monkeys' "Dong Zi Party" event, player Yu De-lung stepped onto the pitcher's mound against the Wei Chuan Dragons. With the score significantly in favor of the opposing team, Yu De-lung, known for his versatility, was called upon to pitch. Although he conceded a home run to Gilje-golu Gong-gong, he also achieved his first career strikeout.

Yu De-lung, often referred to as the "Fu Lu Shou" (a trio of good fortune deities) of the Rakuten Monkeys and considered the team's most reliable player, demonstrated his commitment beyond the field. When teammate Xu He-jie had to miss the post-game concert due to a family emergency, Yu De-lung stepped in to fill his role.

He began his performance by singing the classic song "Hotline You and Me." Later, he added another song, "Little Shepherd," and engaged with the enthusiastic crowd. His performance included interacting with fans and even performing an indigenous dance, which drew cheers from the audience.

The images accompanying the report show Yu De-lung on the pitcher's mound, securing his first strikeout, and later on stage singing and dancing. The article highlights his willingness to take on responsibilities both in the game and during the team's promotional events, earning him admiration from fans.

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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.