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Tseng Tzu-Yu's walk-off hit and 300th career milestone seal victory for TSG Hawks

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese baseball player Tseng Tzu-Yu hit a walk-off single to give his team, the TSG Hawks, a 2-1 victory over the Wei Chuan Dragons.
  • The hit also marked Tseng's 300th career hit, adding a significant milestone to the dramatic win.
  • Hawks' manager Hung Yi-chung praised Tseng's game-winning hit, also acknowledging the crucial tying hit by pinch-hitter Sung Po-han.

The TSG Hawks secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against the Wei Chuan Dragons at home, thanks to a walk-off single by Tseng Tzu-Yu in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Hawks had trailed 0-1 heading into the final inning. Pinch-hitter Sung Po-han delivered the game-tying hit with a double, setting the stage for Tseng's heroics with two outs. This clutch hit not only secured the win but also represented Tseng's 300th career hit. It was also his second career walk-off hit. "After tying the score, the momentum shifted to our side. I just rode that momentum," Tseng said after the game. He added that his teammates were very determined and that he observed the opposing pitcher before connecting on a fastball for the game-ending hit. Hawks' manager Hung Yi-chung commented on the decisive plays, stating, "Tzu-Yu's hit with two outs was certainly very crucial, but Po-han's hit was no less significant than a walk-off."

After tying the score, the momentum shifted to our side. I just rode that momentum.

— Tseng Tzu-YuTseng Tzu-Yu described his feelings after hitting the game-winning single.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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