"Taiwan Contest" A late night phone call, Zhan Zixian wakes up Zhang Shilun
Quick Look
- CITIC Brothers player Zhang Shilun hit his first career hit in the third inning of the Taiwan Series and had 2 RBIs, helping the team score first.
- After the game, Zhang Shilun thanked head coach Keiichi Hirano for his continued trust and cultivation during the low period, and said he would continue to learn from experience in subsequent games.
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Why It Matters
Zhang Shilun's performance in the first two games of the Taiwan competition was sluggish, but he was still included in the starting list by head coach Keiichi Hirano to gain experience.
Zhang Shilun had a hit and two RBIs. (Photo by reporter Chen Zhiqu)
[Reporter Gong Naijie/Report from Taipei] CITIC Brothers Zhang Shilun hit his first career hit in the Taiwan Series in the 3rd inning today, leading the team to score 2 points from Sunshine, ending a 12-game hitless streak. He admitted that it had been a while since his last hit, "Thank you very much. Coach Hirano’s trust in me, that hit is not just for myself, but also because I feel that the coach trusts me so much. If I continue to keep my head down like this and fail to do something on the court, then I will also feel sorry for the team. Thank you for being brave.”
Zhang Shilun scored 8 goals in the first 2 games. Even though his performance was at a low point, he continued to start. Hirano Keiichi once explained that Zhang Shilun and Zhang Renwei are still young. For the sake of the future of the team, he hopes to give them more experience. In addition, the team can reach the Taiwan competition thanks to his and Zhang Renwei's activities. Zhang Shilun was started in 4 consecutive games and finally saw his first safety, which scored important points for the team.
When Zhang Shilun was at a low point in his first three battles, many brothers and seniors encouraged him to boldly try. "Actually, Zhan Me also called me last night. He told me that it didn't matter. This was something that had to be experienced. He told me not to take it to heart and face the next game bravely."
Zhang Shilun has played 4 games in the Taiwan competition, and G5 can continue to learn from the experience. He bluntly said that it is a great experience for him, "To be honest, I don't know if there is anything I can do. If there is no coach to keep me on the court, I may not have the results I have now. I am very grateful to the coaching staff and seniors for their support. They have always been with me and believed in me."
