▲ Pirates-Chang Yu-cheng
finally got through the hit drought. The Pirates' Taiwanese player Zhang Yu-cheng came on the field in the 9th inning today, but struck out, and his batting average dropped to 125%. On the other hand, another Asian hitter in the team, Han Third baseman Park Hyo-jun hit the tying homer, completely surpassing Jang Yu-sung in style.
Zhang Yucheng started the sixth at-bat against the Cubs yesterday and was a designated hitter. He failed to make any contributions in the first two at-bats. Finally, with two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning, he hit a single to drive the offensive line and finally stopped his 12-hit streak. Hits.
played against the Rays today. Chang Yu-cheng was on the bench and came on to bat when there was a man on first base in the 9th inning. Unfortunately, after 2 strikes, he was lured by an 81.6-mile slider. His swing failed and he was struck out. The Pirates were defeated 3-4 in the ninth inning by a walk-off hit by Rays outfielder Harold Ramírez.
Japanese infielder Kachi Tsuzuka of the Pirates' "Asian Corps" was adjusted in 3A due to injury. The performances of Jang Yu-sung and Park Hyo-jun are easier to compare. The latter served as the starting third baseman today and played in the 5th inning. He hit a tying home run to center field, completely surpassing Zhang Yucheng in style.
