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TSG Hawks: Wang Po-jung exits game with tight thigh

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese baseball player Wang Po-jung left a game early due to left thigh tightness after hitting a single in the third inning.
  • This follows his sixth home run of the season the previous day, indicating a strong performance despite the injury.
  • The team, TSG Hawks, also made coaching adjustments before the second half of the season began.

TSG Hawks' star player Wang Po-jung exited Saturday's game against the Uni-President Lions due to left thigh tightness. The incident occurred in the bottom of the third inning after Wang hit a single, forcing him to leave the field with a noticeable limp. He was replaced by pinch-runner Tseng Yu-ching.

The injury comes just a day after Wang hit his sixth home run of the season, showcasing his current strong form. Despite the setback, the team reported that Wang's condition is being monitored, with further updates expected.

The TSG Hawks organization has also implemented coaching staff adjustments prior to the start of the second half of the season. These changes include shifts in roles for the pitching and bullpen coaches, as well as the infield and base-running coordinator.

Earlier in Saturday's game, another Hawks player, Kuo Fu-lin, was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the second inning and was replaced by pinch-runner Chi Ching-jen. The team is looking to build momentum in the second half of the season after finishing the first half in third place with a 30-29-1 record.

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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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