Taiwan's Lin Chen-Wei Pitches Four Innings in Double-A Start; Team Wins 7-5

Taiwanese "fireballer" Lin Chen-Wei took the mound for the Cardinals' Double-A affiliate, pitching four innings in his latest start. The hard-throwing right-hander allowed five runs, two of which were earned, and his earned run average (ERA) rose to 4.11.

Facing the Royals' Double-A squad, Lin navigated the first inning cleanly with three quick outs. However, in the second inning, he issued a walk followed by a two-run home run, putting his team behind. The third inning proved more challenging, where despite getting two outs, a wild pitch on a dropped third strike allowed the batter to reach base. Lin then surrendered a three-run home run, though these runs were not counted as earned due to the preceding error.

Lin completed his outing in the fourth inning without giving up further runs. He finished with 79 pitches, allowing five hits including two home runs, striking out five, and walking three. Although he was a candidate for the loss, the Cardinals' Double-A team staged a dramatic comeback, securing a 7-5 victory with a walk-off home run. This late-game heroics allowed Lin to avoid the loss.

In his five starts this month, Lin has recorded a 1-1 record with a 3.32 ERA over 21.2 innings, striking out 26 batters. His performance continues to be closely watched as he progresses through the minor league system.