Taiwanese Hero Cheng Tsung-che Cracks Three-Time Cy Young Winner Scherzer, Drives in 3 RBIs

Taiwanese baseball prospect Cheng Tsung-che is showing impressive form for the Worcester Red Sox, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Following a home run the previous day, Cheng delivered a stellar performance on June 5, 2026, recording two hits and driving in three runs in his team's 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays' Double-A team.

Cheng, batting second and playing shortstop, faced off against three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, who was on a rehabilitation assignment. After an early groundout, Cheng came through in the third inning with the bases loaded, lacing a double to right field that cleared the bases and gave his team an early lead. This hit came against Scherzer, showcasing Cheng's ability to perform under pressure against top-tier talent.

Despite striking out in his third and fourth at-bats, Cheng bounced back in the eighth inning. He singled to center field, adding an insurance run for the Red Sox. In addition to his offensive contributions, Cheng also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, stealing two bases throughout the game.

Cheng finished the game 2-for-5 with three RBIs, a .240 batting average, and a .763 OPS. His performance against a notable pitcher like Scherzer highlights his potential and ongoing development in the minor leagues.

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Tsung-Che Cheng gets us on the board with a double off Scherzer