Taiwanese power hitter Li Hao-yu singles against right-hander; batting .400 in MLB return

Taiwanese slugger Li Hao-yu continued his hot streak at the plate, recording a hit against a right-handed pitcher during the Detroit Tigers' 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Li Hao-yu, batting seventh and playing second base, went 1-for-3 with a single, extending his impressive performance since rejoining the major leagues.

In his first at-bat against White Sox reliever Erick Fedde, a former KBO Triple Crown winner, Li Hao-yu connected for a line-drive single to left field with an exit velocity of 98 mph. Although his teammates couldn't capitalize, allowing him to be stranded on base, the hit showcased his ability to drive the ball.

Li Hao-yu's recent success is notable. In his last five games, spanning 15 at-bats, he has collected six hits, resulting in a .400 batting average. This surge has boosted his season average to .235 with an .622 OPS. The Tigers' victory snapped a two-game losing skid, with starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivering a solid, though not dominant, performance.