Taiwanese Player Cheng Tsung-Che Hits Two-Run Homer Off Blue Jays' Rehab Pitcher Cease

Taiwanese baseball star Cheng Tsung-Che launched a powerful two-run home run, his fifth of the season, against the Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A team. The impressive blast came against pitcher Dylan Cease, who is currently on a rehabilitation assignment.

Playing for the Worcester Red Sox, a Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, Cheng was batting eighth and playing second base. In his first at-bat in the second inning, he connected with an inside fastball from Cease, sending the ball to center field for a two-run homer. The hit registered an exit velocity of 100.8 mph and traveled 426 feet, extending his team's lead.

Cheng's other at-bats in the game resulted in a fly out to left field in the fourth inning and another fly out to left field in the sixth. Despite going 1-for-3, his single was the decisive home run, driving in two runs. His season batting average now stands at .234.

The game concluded with Cheng's team securing a 5-1 victory. Notably, Dylan Cease, who signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Blue Jays in the offseason, was making his first rehab start. He gave up two home runs and five runs in four innings, ultimately taking the loss.