What Happened to the Fubon Guardians? Pitching Collapse Nearly Leads to Disgraceful Record; Guaranteed Last Place Before All-Star Game

The Fubon Guardians experienced a dramatic pitching meltdown on Tuesday, conceding 12 runs and a staggering 23 hits in a lopsided 0-12 defeat to the TSG Eagles. This loss guarantees the Guardians will finish the second half of the season in last place before the All-Star break, extending their dismal record to 2 wins and 6 losses.

The Eagles' offense exploded early, breaking through in the third inning with a four-run rally fueled by consecutive timely hits. Fubon's starting pitcher, Weigo, struggled, lasting only three innings and giving up eight hits and four runs. The bullpen, brought in to stop the bleeding, could not contain the Eagles' relentless attack, with the team continuously conceding runs from the third through seventh innings.

Fubon's pitching staff narrowly avoided a club ignominy, allowing 23 hits, just one shy of the franchise record of 24 set on May 31, 2025. The overwhelming offensive performance by the Eagles highlighted critical issues within the Guardians' pitching rotation.

Meanwhile, TSG Eagles pitcher Huang Tzu-peng delivered a stellar performance, extending his scoreless streak to an impressive 33.2 innings. This remarkable feat breaks the previous local record of 32 innings set by Yang Jian-fu in 2004. Huang is now poised to challenge the league's overall scoreless streak record of 35 innings set by his teammate Kannan this year, and is aiming for Caesar's 2004 record of 45 consecutive scoreless innings.