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BackU23 World Cup》Asian Games wonder Lin Jiwei finished the shot, and the three strongman Liu Chengyou started the attack. Taiwan defeated the Czech Republic and won the first game.
U23 World Cup》Asian Games wonder Lin Jiwei finished the shot, and the three strongman Liu Chengyou started the attack. Taiwan defeated the Czech Republic and won the first game.
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U23 World Cup》Asian Games wonder Lin Jiwei finished the shot, and the three strongman Liu Chengyou started the attack. Taiwan defeated the Czech Republic and won the first game.

Lin Qiwei allowed 2 points in 7 innings, and Wu Baixuan, Liu Chengyou, and Huang Bairui each had a hit.

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  • The 6th U23 World Cup Baseball Tournament kicked off in Nicaragua.
  • Taiwan sent Lin Qiwei to start in the first game.
  • He pitched 7 innings and allowed 2 runs.

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Why It Matters

The 6th U23 World Cup Baseball Tournament was held in Nicaragua. The Taiwan team was placed in Group A with Puerto Rico, Panama, Australia, the Czech Republic and Nicaragua. The Taiwanese team's 24-man roster includes 11 professional baseball players, as well as 20-year-old amateur strong pitcher Lin Qiwei who plays for Heku.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The 6th U23 World Cup Baseball Tournament starts today in Nicaragua. The Taiwanese team sent out Nagoya Asian Games wonder Lin Qianwei in the first game. He gave up a high-quality starter who allowed 2 runs in 7 innings. In addition, Wu Baixuan, Liu Chengyou and Huang Bairui started the relay. Taiwan defeated the Czech Republic 5:2 in the end.

Taiwan was placed in Group A at this U23 World Cup, along with Puerto Rico, Panama, Australia, the Czech Republic and Nicaragua. The Taiwanese team's 24-man roster includes 11 professional baseball players, as well as 20-year-old amateur strong pitcher Lin Qiwei, who plays for Heku. He once started the Asian Games in Nagoya against the all-professional South Korean national team and gave up 1 run in 5 innings as a quality starter.

The Taiwanese team faced the Czech Republic in the first game, with Lin Chi-wei starting the game. Catcher Wu Baixuan, who plays for the Taipei Steel Eagles, took the lead in the second inning and helped the team score a lead. Fubon outfielder Liu Chengyou also hit a 2-point cannon in the right field in the inning, scoring 3 points in a single inning.

Lin Qiwei lost 1 point in the third inning. Huang Bairui hit a center field cannon in the next half of the inning to stabilize the lead. Zheng Junwei scored the fifth point in the 6th inning. Although Lin Qiwei was bombarded at the end of the game, he still managed to hold on to the team's victory. Taiwan won the game 5:2 in the end and won the first game.

Lin Qiwei allowed 2 runs in 7 innings, allowed 6 hits, and struck out 3 times, winning his first victory in this U23 World Cup.

Open Questions

  • What is Taiwan’s next opponent and schedule?
  • Will Lin Qiwei continue to be the starter in the future?

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