Taiwanese Pitcher Lin Yu-min Suffers Rough Outing, Takes Ninth Loss

Taiwanese pitching prospect Lin Yu-min, a standout for the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A team, experienced a difficult outing on August 12, 2026, surrendering five runs and taking his ninth loss of the season. Lin's performance was a stark contrast to his previous two starts, where he delivered quality outings.

Facing off against Stuart Fairchild's Triple-A Mariners, Lin started strong, retiring the first nine batters he faced, including Fairchild himself. However, his momentum shifted dramatically in the fourth inning. With two outs and a runner on second, Lin gave up a crucial hit, followed by two consecutive walks to load the bases. Fairchild then singled, and a subsequent double further compounded Lin's struggles, leading to five runs in the inning before his exit.

Lin's final line for the game was 3.2 innings pitched, 65 pitches thrown, 4 hits, 5 runs (all earned), 4 strikeouts, and 2 walks. His fastest pitch clocked in at 91.7 mph (approximately 147.5 km/h), and his season ERA rose to 5.85. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Diamondbacks, they ultimately fell short, losing the game 7-8, with Lin taking responsibility for the defeat.

Meanwhile, Stuart Fairchild had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs, a walk, and a stolen base, improving his batting average to 0.283.