Rookie's rare fielding error gifts Dragons runs, inside-the-park triple

A bizarre fielding lapse by Rakuten Monkeys rookie He Pin-shih-jung on May 29 gifted the Wei Chuan Dragons two runs and allowed batter "Magic Eagle" (Mo Yi) to achieve a rare inside-the-park triple.

Playing center field in the top of the first inning against the Wei Chuan Dragons, He Pin-shih-jung lost sight of a deep fly ball hit by "Magic Eagle." As the ball sailed into the distant warning track, the rookie outfielder could only spread his hands in confusion. The ball's unexpected trajectory allowed "Magic Eagle" to circle the bases for a triple, an event that has not occurred in the league for two years.

"Magic Eagle" himself had not hit an inside-the-park triple in his career until this play, which was aided by the darkening sky and the outfielder's inability to track the ball. This unusual play marked the first triple of the season for "Magic Eagle" and the third of his career.

The fielding error follows two other critical mistakes made by Rakuten Monkeys outfielders just two days prior, highlighting a recent struggle with defensive consistency for the team.

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Completely couldn't see it.