
Jiang Kunyu successfully stole third base in the 9th inning, helping CITIC Brothers force the game into Game 6
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CITIC Brothers was in a last-ditch battle in the series. After winning this battle, the battle was forced into the sixth game.
Jiang Kunyu made a key run. (Photo by reporter Chen Zhiqu)
[Reporter Lin Youchen/Report from Taipei] CITIC Brothers fought against the odds today and got 3 points from Wei Quan Dragon ace Jiang Welding, but was once tied. Relying on Jiang Kunyu's key steal of third base after a hit in the ninth inning, Huang Weisheng's fly ball became a high fly sacrifice hit, scoring the key lead, winning 4:3, and forcing the game to Game 6.
Jiang Kunyu sniped Jiang Welding twice in this campaign, and then knocked down Lin Kaiwei in the 9th game. Asked about his offensive strategy, Jiang Kunyu said: "I have done a lot of practice in the past few days. I believe I can do it when I go on the court. I have this idea."
When asked about stealing third base in the 9th inning at the press conference, Jiang Kunyu explained: "I think I have that timing, and I exchanged glances with the third base coach. If I have the opportunity, I will boldly do it." Interestingly, in the middle of Jiang Kunyu's explanation, the supervisor Hirano Keiichi who was sitting aside quickly reminded him with his eyes and gestures: "The tactics are secret, don't talk too much."
Hirano Keiichi said that during the postponed games in the past few days, Jiang Kunyu worked very hard to continue practicing and arrived at the court earlier than anyone else. "His efforts are reflected in this game. I believe his actions can also set an example for young teammates."
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CITIC Brothers defeated Wei Chuan Long 4-3 in Game 5 of the Taiwan Competition, bringing the series to 2 wins and 3 losses. In the 9th inning, Huang Weisheng hit a high fly sacrifice fly to return the winning run. After the game, he said that Jiang Kunyu's stolen base was the key, and emphasized that the team will continue to work hard to achieve the 4-game winning streak goal of head coach Hirano Keiichi.

In G5 of the Chinese Professional Baseball Championship, CITIC Brothers relied on Jiang Kunyu's key stolen base and Huang Weisheng's sacrifice fly to defeat Wei Quanlong 4:3, extending the series to G6. Wei Chuan Long head coach Ye Junzhang pointed out after the game that the pitcher's starting movements were too slow, resulting in frequent stolen bases, and adjustments will be made in the future.

CITIC Brothers defeated Weiquanlong 4:3 tonight, chasing the series to 2:3. Jiang Kunyu surrendered 3 hits in a single game, and launched a key stolen base in the 9th inning to help the team score an early score, showing his fighting spirit in a last-ditch battle.

CITIC Brothers Foreign Investment Philix successively stepped on the board in G4 and G5 of the Taiwan Competition and won the winning shots, becoming the team's key strength. Felix expressed his gratitude to God and the fans for their support, and emphasized that if the team needs it, he will definitely go out to win if his physical condition permits.