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Unified Lions' Top Run-Producer Su Chih-chieh Nearing Return from Injury

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Unified Lions player Su Chih-chieh, the team's top run-producer, is expected to return next week from a back injury.
  • Su was sidelined on July 31 due to discomfort after swinging and missing a pitch.
  • He is scheduled to play in a minor league game this Friday, with a potential return to the main team for the series against Rakuten Monkeys on August 11 or 12.

The Unified Lions have received positive news regarding their leading run-producer, Su Chih-chieh, who is anticipated to rejoin the team next week. Su has been sidelined since July 31 due to a back issue that arose after he swung and missed a pitch.

Head coach Lin Yueh-ping announced that Su has a chance to participate in a minor league game this Friday. If his condition permits, he could be back in uniform for the series against the Rakuten Monkeys, scheduled for August 11 and 12 in Taitung.

Su Chih-chieh has been a significant contributor this season, appearing in 69 games with a batting average of .262 and driving in 39 runs, which leads the team. His performance in Taitung has been particularly strong, boasting a .500 batting average with 4 hits in 8 at-bats in that specific venue. He also has a notable record at the Hualien stadium, with a .348 average and 11 home runs.

His potential return is a welcome boost for the Lions, especially given his historical success in the eastern part of Taiwan. The team will be closely monitoring his progress during his rehabilitation games.

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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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