Li Haoyu still started the game after being injured, showing precise defense

Li Haoyu. (File photo)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Tigers' Taiwanese powerhouse Li Haoyu suffered a tibia contusion in his left calf during a home run battle against the Guardians yesterday in the second game of a doubleheader, and was placed on day-to-day observation. However, after a break, Li Haoyu was still assigned to the starting line-up today, and he also performed good defensive skills in the first inning.

Li Haoyu had a violent collision with Guardians catcher Austin Hedges during the last home plate battle in the 3rd inning yesterday. Li Haoyu looked in great pain and finally limped off the field with the help of a defender. Tigers head coach AJ Hinch said after the game that Li Haoyu's examination results did not reveal any problems such as bone fractures, and his current status will be listed as a daily observation. "We are very lucky that he was not injured in the ankle."

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In addition, Li Haoyu's mother also posted on Threads yesterday, revealing to Taiwanese fans that Li Haoyu had reported to her that he was safe, "My gangster son told his mother that he is as strong as a cow ~ It's okay, don't worry." Fortunately, Li Haoyu's injury was not serious. Today, he faces Game 3 of the Guardians Series and continues to serve as the starting third baseman.

Li Haoyu struck out in the first at bat today, received a walk in the 3rd inning, and swallowed another K in the 5th inning. But on the defensive end, Li Haoyu made the first at bat in the bottom of the inning. Facing a weak ground ball hit by Steven Kwan, he quickly moved forward to pick up the ball. He threw the ball toward first base and knocked the batter out. He performed wonderful defensive skills and proved with practical actions that the injury had no impact.