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Chinese Taipei 8-2 USA
Chinese Taipei stun USA with emphatic win
Chinese Taipei surged past Team USA in an emphatic 8-2 victory during their Premier12 Super Round clash at the Tokyo Dome. This performance marked a major bounce-back for the world No. 2 team, evening their Super Round record to 1-1 and leaving Team USA still searching for their first win at 0-2.
From the first pitch, Chinese Taipei set the tone. Zac Grotz started for the U.S., but he found himself in trouble early. Li Lin and Chieh-Hsien Chen delivered key hits in the first inning, though Grotz managed to escape without damage thanks to a double play. Chinese Taipei’s Po-Ching Chen was equally tested but held strong, striking out Colby Thomas to leave U.S. runners stranded.
The breakthrough came in the fourth inning when Chia-Cheng Lin’s double sparked a rally. Cheng-Yu Chang followed with an RBI double, and Chen-Wei Chen’s triple made it 2-0. Despite a sacrifice fly from Juston Crawford bringing in a U.S. run, Chinese Taipei’s steady offense and sharp defense kept momentum firmly on their side.
The turning point arrived in the seventh inning. Kun-Yu Chang crushed a bases-clearing triple, extending the lead to 7-2, before Tung-Hua Yueh’s single added another insurance run. On the defensive end, Chen-Wei Chen showcased his skills with a jaw-dropping catch in center field, snuffing out a potential U.S. rally.
The U.S. offense, which has relied heavily on power throughout the tournament, couldn’t find its rhythm against the disciplined Taiwanese bullpen. Colby Thomas's solo homer in the fifth offered a glimmer of hope but wasn’t enough to ignite a comeback. Multiple bullpen changes from Team USA couldn’t stymie Chinese Taipei’s relentless attack.
This result keeps the Taiwanese team in contention as they head into their next matchup, while Team USA faces an uphill battle to salvage their campaign. Later in the day, tournament heavyweights Japan and Venezuela square off in what promises to be another thrilling Super Round game.
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K! Chinese Taipei win!
Baldwin gets three fastballs and swings and misses at all of them. Chinese Taipei win!
Pinch hitter
Drake Baldwin will hit for Tim Elko
single to center
Ward works the count to 2-2 before ripping a single to center field! Williams goes to third and the USA have men on the corners.
Pinch hitter
Ryan Ward will come on to hit for Cam Devanney.
F3 out
Luke Ritter up to the plate now and he lifts a high fly ball straight up to the mound. First baseman Pan comes over and makes the catch and just like that, the USA are down to their last lifeline.
single to center
Carson Williams the hitter now and he rips a single up the middle to keep the USA alive.
6-3 play
Shaw taps a ground ball to short but Chiang makes the play and delivers a bullet to first for out number one.
Bottom 9th
Matt Shaw leads things off for the USA and they are just three outs away from dangerous waters.
Pitching change
Chun Wei Wu is brought on by Chinese Taipei to try and slam this door closed on the USA.
F5 out
Chen-Wei Chen up to the plate now and he lifts a fly ball on the left side, but Matt Shaw gets under it for the third out.
K
Cheng-Yu Chang the hitter now and he runs the count to 2-2 before chasing a low fastball to go down swinging. Two gone.
Top 9th
Chia-Cheng Lin leads things off for Chinese Taipei and chases three fastballs to go down swinging. One out.
Pitching change
Anthony Gose will come on for the USA to pitch.
F7 out
Chandler Simpson the hitter now with a runner on first and two outs. He lifts a fly ball to left field but Chen is able to get to it to end the inning.
K
Justin Crawford up to the plate and he works the count to 2-2 before chasing a high breaking ball for strike three. Two away.
walk
Willie Maciver the hitter now and he works the count full before the payoff misses outside to let him off the hook.
Bottom 8th
Termarr Johnson will lead things off and he taps one back to the mound. The throw to first and it is one away.
Pitching change
Kuan-Yu Chen will take over on the mound
K
Tung-Hua Yueh up to the plate now and he works a 2-2 count before chasing a peach of a splitter for strike three.
Hit by pitch
Chiang works the count to 2-1before one gets away from Altavilla and clips Chiang.
caught stealing
Kun-Yu Chiang the hitter now and on the first pitch, Pan takes off for second. A perfect throw from Maciver gets him dead to rights at second. Two out.
walk
Chieh-Kai Pan the hitter now and he draws the walk on four pitches.
Top 8th
Kungkuan Giljegiljaw will lead things off against the new pitcher and he goes down swinging on three pitches. One away.
Pitching change
Dan Altavilla will take over on the mound for the USA as Cam Devaney will play right field
ꓘ
Tim Elko comes to the plate with runners on first and second and two outs. He falls behind 0-2 before an outstanding fastball on the corner and catches him looking.
Hit by pitch
Colby Thomas the batter and the first delivery rides inside on him and clips him in the arm.
foul F4 out
Luke Ritter up now and he lifts one into foul territory on the right side. Second baseman Yueh gets over to it and puts it away for out number two.
F8 out
Carson Williams at the plate now and he hits a very long shot to center field! It looks like it has a shot but Chen gets to it with a leaping grab! Shaw has to get back to first and he just makes it ahead of the throw! One gone
Pitching change
Kai-Wei Lin is brought on to take over on the mound.
Bottom 7th
Matt Shaw will lead things off for the USA here in the seventh and they need to respond here. He works the count to 2-2 before ripping a shot to right field for a leadoff single.
5-3 play
Chiu works the count to 1-2 before nubbing one to third. Shaw comes up with it and goes to first to end the inning, but Chinese Taipei tack on five runs in the inning and lead now 8-2!
stolen base
Chih-Cheng Chiu the hitter and he works a 1-1 count before Lin takes off from first and beats the throw. Stolen base!
RBI fielders choice! Chinese Taipei score!
Li Lin to the plate now with bases loaded and one out. He grounds a shot to short. The flip to second gets one but the throw to first is not in time! Lin has some wheels and he beat it out! The runner scores from third and Chinese Taipei have men on the corners!
Infield error
Chin Wei Chen the hitter now and he chops a roller to second. Termarr Johnson bobbles it! Everyone is safe!
K
Cheng-Yu Chang will face the new pitcher and he works a full count before the payoff delivery catches him swinging through a fastball at the knees for strike three. One out.
Pitching change
Mike Scioscia can wait no longer. It just isn't Spencer Patton's night. The USA brings on Eric Adler to try and get on top of this bloodletting.
single to left
Chia-Cheng Lin comes up to the plate now and he bloops a single into left field and there are now runners on first and second and still no outs!
RBI single to right! Chinese Taipei score!
Tung Hua Yueh jumps on the first pitch and singles to right! Chiang scores from third and Chinese Taipei are out in front and galloping!
Triple! Chinese Taipei score!
Kun-Yu Chiang the hitter now with no outs and the bases loaded. He rips a shot to the gap in right center and clears the bases! He is in there with a standup triple! What a shot!
walk
Chieh-Kai Pan the hitter now and Chinese Taipei have runners on first and second with nobody out. He fouls four off and takes three balls to work a full count before the payoff from Patton misses high and he draws the walk.
single to left
Giljegiljaw Kungkuan up now and he rips a shot through to left field for a single. Chiu moves over to second on the play.
Top 7th
Chih-Cheng Chiu will lead things off for Chinese Taipei and he rips a shot right back up the middle for a leadoff single.
Pitching change
The USA will call on Spencer Patton to take over on the bump.
F7 out
Chandler Simpson jumps on the first delivery and lifts a fly ball harmlessly to left field for the final out.
single to center
Justin Crawford stands in now and he rips a single up the middle. Yueh nearly gets to it but it comes off his diving outstretched glove.
K
Willie Maciver the hitter now and he works the count to 2-2 before chasing a fastball up in the zone for a strikeout. Two gone.
Bottom 6th
Termarr Johnson will lead things off and he takes a big cut at a splitter to go down swining for out number one.
Pitching change
Yi Chang will take over the pitching duties for Chinese Taipei.
6-3 play
Li Lin the hitter and he grounds one to short. Williams goes to first to end the inning.
walk
Chin Wei Chen up to the plate and he draws the walk on four pitches.
4-3 play
Cheng Yu Chang the hitter now and he taps a slow roller to second base but Termarr Johnson is there and flips it to first for the out. Two gone
Top 6th
Chia-Cheng Lin will lead things off for Chinese Taipei in the sixth and he rips a long blast to left center! It is in the gap but Justin Crawford somehow gets to it and makes the catch! What a run! He got on his horse there and it is one down.
Pitching change
Austin Vernon will take over on the mound for the USA.
K
Tim Elko up to the plate and he works a 2-2 count before going down chasing a low slider for strike three. But the Eagles pull one back and trail now 3-2 after five.
Colby Thomas HOME RUN! USA scores!
Colby Thomas the hitter now and he launches a blast to left field and it is a long way back! Home run! The USA again claw one back!
5-3 play
Luke Ritter the hitter now and he taps a slow roller on the left side but again, Chang is there and delivers a bullet for the out at first! What a game he is having defensively! Two down.
Bottom 5th
Carson Williams leads things off for the USA and he rolls a grounder to third but Chang throws another bullet and gets the out at first. One down.
Out at first
Tung-Hua Yueh up and he rips a shot to first base but right at Ritter, who steps on the bag to end the inning. But Chinese Taipei add one more and lead now 3-1.
4-3 play
Kun-Yu Chang up now and he grounds one to second but Johnson nabs it and goes to first for the out. Two away.
Chieh-Kai Pan HOME RUN! Chinese Taipei score!
Chieh-Kai Pan the hitter now and he rips a blast to center field for a long home run! What a shot! That was a no-doubter and Chinese Taipei stretch their legs!
Top 5th
Giljegiljaw Kungkuan will lead things off for Chinese Taipei and he works a full count before the payoff delivery freezes him with a splitter at the knees. ꓘ for out number one.
Pitching change
The USA will make a change on the mound and call on Antonio Menendez.
6-3 play
Shaw rips the next delivery into the gap on the left side, but third baseman Chang covers a lot of ground and delivers a bullet to first to get the out and end the inning. But the USA draw one back and trail now 2-1 at the end of four.
Stolen base
Matt Shaw the hitter for the USA with a runner on first and two outs. With a 0-1 count and after three pickoff attempts, Siimpson breaks for second and is in there with a stolen base.
Pitching change
Hsin Yen Chuang will now come on to try and shut this door on the USA.
6-5 play
Chandler Simpson the hitter now and he taps a ground ball to short. Willie Maciver tries to make it to third, but Kun Yu Chiang goes there with the ball and he is dead to rights. Two gone.
F7 sac fly! USA scores!
Crawford pokes a fly ball to left center. Chin Wei Chin makes the catch but Johnson is able to tag up and score on the play! The USA is on the board!
Justin Crawford up to the plate to face the new pitcher and this is the best chance that the USA has had to put runs on the board in a while. Two men in scoring position and nobody out.
Pitching change
Manager Hao Jiu Tseng will make the change and ask Chih-Hsuan Wang to take over on the mound.
Double to left
Willie Maciver the hitter now and he blasts a line drive into the left field corner! The throw to second and he slides in with a double! Johnson moves to third on the play!
Bottom 4th
Termarr Johnson leads things off for the USA and he rips a single to right field.
1-3 play
Chieh-Hsien Chen the hitter now and he taps a slow chopper back to the mound. Benschoter fields it and flips it to first to end the inning but Chinese Taipei draw first blood, scoring two runs.
K
Li Lin comes to the plate with a runner on second and still one out. Benschoter throws three fastballs and Chen goes down swinging for out number two.
Triple to right! Chinese Taipei score!
Chen-Wei Chen the hitter now and he blasts a bomb to right center field! It comes off the wall, just missing a home run by inches! Chang scores! The throw comes in and Chen is in with a triple!
Double to right! Chinese Taipei score!
Cheng-Yu Chang up to the plate with a runner on second and one out. He works a 1-2 count before fouling off three pitches. A strong at-bat here.
Another ball and the count is 2-2. Benschoter's delivery is bopped into the right field corner for a standup double! Lin scores from second on the play and Chinese Taipei leads!
Double to center
Chia-Cheng Lin the hitter now and he blasts a shot into the gap at left center and over the head of Crawford. It bounces off the wall and Lin is in there with a double!
Top 4th
Tung Hua Yueh leads things off for Chinese Taipei and he rips the first delivery to first base. Ritter fields it and touches the bag for the first out.
ꓘ
Tim Elko comes to the plate for the USA with two outs and the bases loaded. He fouls off two and watches a called strike three at the bottom of the zone. That was a little low but Chiang got the call and Chinese Taipei get out of a tight spot.
Pitching change
Kuo-Hao Chiang is on the mound for Chinese Taipei.
walk
Colby Thomas the hitter now and he works a full count before the payoff from Chen misses low and that is two walks in a row. The bases are now full.
walk
Luke Ritter up to the plate now and he works the count full before the payoff from Chen misses inside. The USA have runners on first and second with two outs.
K
Carson Williams the hitter now with one on and one out and he works a 1-2 count before chasing a low fastball and coming up empty. Two out.
F4
Matt Shaw lifts a fly ball to shallow center field. Second baseman Tung Hua Yueh goes back a long way and makes the catch for out number one.
Bottom 3rd
Chandler Simpson leads off and lays down a bunt to third. It is a great bunt and the play at first is close, but a throwing error by Cheng Yu Chang sees the ball get away and Simpson makes it to second base.
K
Chiang fouls off another before whiffing at a peach of a curve ball for strike three. Again, the USA dodge a bullet and we are still scoreless in the middle of three.
Kun-Yu Chiang comes up with two out and the bases loaded and he works the count to 2-2 before blasting a long foul to left. Wow! That missed being a grand slam by a couple of feet! What a shot, but in the end it is just a strike.
walk
Pan fouls off the next delivery and it is 2-2. Benschoter misses badly with the next delivery and the count is full. His payoff delivery to Pan misses outside and he walks the bases full.
Wild Pitch
Chieh Kai Pan will face the new pitcher with runners on first and second and two outs. He works the count to 1-2 before a pitch in the dirt gets away from Maciver and the runners move up to second and third.
Pitching change
That will be it for Zac Grotz and manager Mike Scioscia will call on Sam Benschoter to take over on the mound.
single to left
Giljegiljaw Kungkuan the hitter now and he taps a single through the hole on the left side. Chen advances to second on the play.
Hit by pitch
Chieh Hsien Chen up to the plate and a low slider gets away from Grotz and hits Chen on the front foot.
F6
Li Lin the hitter and he breaks his bat on the first pitch, blooping a soft fly ball to short but Carson Williams is there to put it away for out number two!
Top 3rd
Chen-Wei Chen leads things off and lifts a deep fly ball to right center. Chandler Simpson has a long way to run but he gets there and makes the catch for out number one!
K
Justin Crawford up now and he works a 2-2 count before getting all twisted up on a beautiful curve ball, going down swinging at strike three to end the inning.
Willie Maciver the hitter now with one out and one on and he lifts a routine fly ball to center field for Chieh Hsien Chen. Two down.
F5
Termarr Johnson the hitter now and he squares to bunt but pops it up to third! What an error! Cheng Yu Chang is right there and it is one out.
Bottom 2nd
Tim Elko will lead things off in the second and he draws a walk on five pitches.
Cheng Yu Chang up now and he rips a grounder to first and Ritter will take it himself for the third out. So the USA escapes without giving up a run and it is still scoreless in the middle of two.
Fielder's Choice
Chia Cheng Lin the hitter and he jumps on the first delivery, chopping a roller to short. Williams goes for the sure out at first and it is two away. The runners advanced to second and third on the play.
Tung-Hua Yueh comes to the plate now with runners on first and second and nobody out. A very dangerous spot for the USA.
He works a 2-2 count before swinging and missing at a low fastball for strike three. One down.
single to left
Kun-Yu Chiang the hitter now and he works a 2-2 count before ripping a shot to left field for a single. Pan advances to second on the play.
Top 2nd
Chieh-Kai Pan will lead off for Chinese Taipei and he works the count to 2-2 before chopping a bouncer to first. Ritter comes off the base to field the ball but Grotz doesn't cover and Pan is safe.
K
Colby Thomas comes to the plate and whiffs at the first delivery. The second is lifted foul and just like that, he is in a hole 0-2.
Chen misses low before Thomas is unable to hold off a check swing for strike three.
walk
The 2-2 delivery to Ritter misses low and the count runs full. Chen's payoff delivery misses low and the USA have runners on first and second with two outs.
Wild Pitch
Luke Ritter the hitter now and he works the count to 1-2 before a wild pitch sees Shaw advance to second base.
Carson Williams up to the plate with one on and one out, lifting a shallow pop fly to second base. Tung Hua Yueh gets under it and we have two away.
walk
Matt Shaw the hitter now and he draws the walk on five pitches.
Bottom 1st
Po-Ching Chen takes the mound for Chinese Taipei and will face the top of the USA order as Chandler Simpson leads off.
Simpson chops a roller to second and the throw to first gets out number one.
6-4-3 double play
Giljegiljaw Kungkuan comes to the plate and chops a roller to short. Carson Williams fields it and flips to second for one and on to first to end the inning. No damage done.
single to right
Chieh Hsien Chen up now and he rips a single to right field, with Li Lin getting to third on the play. One down and Chinese Taipei have men on the corners.
single to right
Li Lin the hitter now and he jumps on the first pitch, singling to right field.
Top 1st
We are off!
Zac Grotz is on the mound and pitching to the leadoff hitter for Chinese Taipei, Chin Wei Chin. He lifts one into the air to center field for Justin Crawford and we have one away.
LINEUPS
The Home Team
USA Batting Order
1. Chandler Simpson RF
2. Matt Shaw 3B
3. Carson Williams SS
4. Luke Ritter 1B
5. Colby Thomas LF
6. Tim Elko DH
7. Termarr Johnson 2B
8. Willie Maciver C
9. Justin Crawford CF
Manager: Mike Scioscia
The Visitors
Chinese Taipei Batting Order
1. Chin Wei Chin LF
2. Li Lin RF
3. Chieh Hsien Chen CF
4. Giljegiljaw Kungkuan DH
5. Chieh Kai Pan 1B
6. Kun Yu Chiang SS
7. Tung Hua Yueh 2B
8. Chia Cheng Lin C
9. Cheng Yu Chang 3B
Manager: Hao Jiu Tseng
STARTING PITCHERS CAREER STATS
CHINESE TAIPEI
Po-Ching Chen
6 - 10
3.53 ERA
47 K
102.0 IP
1.30 WHIP
USA
Zac Grotz
1 - 0
7.30 ERA
22 K
24.2 IP
1.78 WHIP
PITCHING
CHINESE TAIPEI: Po-Ching Chen LHP
On the mound for Chinese Taipei is 26-year-old Po-Ching Chen, a lefty with a sharp arsenal and proven durability in the CPBL. His 3.53 ERA over 18 starts for the TSG Hawks highlights his consistency, even in a challenging league. Against Japan in the Opening Round, Chen held his own for 3.1 innings, giving up two runs. His ability to change speeds and spot his pitches will be critical against a US lineup looking to rebound offensively. Chen’s composure will be tested under the bright lights of an expectant crowd, but his season shows he thrives in high-pressure situations.
USA: Zac Grotz RHP
The United States sends Zac Grotz, a right-hander with a gritty reputation. At 31, Grotz brings a wealth of professional experience, including stints with the Seattle Mariners in MLB and the Mexican Baseball League’s Monclova Acereros. Known for his tenacity, Grotz pitched 3.2 innings against Venezuela in the Opening Round, allowing only one run. He mixes his pitches effectively, leaning on a deceptive delivery to outfox hitters. The key for Grotz will be to maintain command early and suppress Chinese Taipei’s aggressive base-running.
WELCOME!!!
Welcome to the Diario AS USA live commentary of a do or die game between Chinese Taipei and the USA with the winner headed to the final and the loser clinging on by a thread. First pitch at 10 pm ET.
The stakes couldn't be higher as Chinese Taipei and the United States clash today in the WBSC Premier12 Super Round. Both teams are fighting to stay alive in the competition, with a chance to reach the championship final still on the line. The game is set for 12:00 p.m. local time at the iconic Tokyo Dome, or 10:00 p.m. ET for those following stateside.
Team USA comes into this matchup bruised after a crushing 9-1 loss to Japan in their Super Round opener. Despite a strong start by veteran Rich Hill, the bullpen unraveled, and Japan’s offense, led by Kaito Kozono, exploded late in the game. The team now turns to Zac Grotz, a 31-year-old right-hander with Major League and Mexican League experience. Grotz showed grit in the opening round against Venezuela, and he’ll need to replicate that against a dynamic Chinese Taipei lineup.
Chinese Taipei, ranked second in the world, also stumbled in their opener, falling to Venezuela. Manager Hao-Jiu Tseng has called for his players to focus on execution, handing the ball to Po-Ching Chen. The lefty brings a solid resume from the CPBL, though his last outing, a short start against Japan, highlighted some vulnerability.
The United States leads the head-to-head series historically, boasting a 9-1 record against Chinese Taipei in major international tournaments. However, these teams haven’t met at the senior level since the 2019 Premier12, when the U.S. eked out a 3-2 win. In youth competitions, Chinese Taipei showed they’re not intimidated, defeating the U.S. at the U-18 World Cup in 2023.
Both teams are looking to avoid elimination from title contention, making this an all-or-nothing game. Keep an eye on Chandler Simpson for Team USA - his hot streak at the plate continues to drive the offense. Meanwhile, Chinese Taipei’s aggressive baserunning and small-ball approach could unsettle an American defense that struggled in their opener.
As the Tokyo Dome prepares for another thrilling day of international baseball, the winner will gain a vital lifeline in the quest for Premier12 glory. Tune in for live updates as these two powerhouses face off.
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