《TAIPEI TIMES》 Taiwan lose to US, claim silver medals in Florida

/ Staff writer, with CNA

Taiwan on Sunday finished second at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Sarasota, Florida, after suffering a 5-1 defeat to the US, who delivered an impressive comeback in the final.

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Defending champions Taiwan took the lead in the bottom of the second inning when third baseman Huang Chieh-hsi singled off starter Matthew Dallas for first baseman Wang Nian-hao to score.

However, the US fought back starting in the top of the fourth when catcher Gavin Drake Grahovac singled to center field for designated hitter Bryce Eldridge to even the score at 1-1.

The US offensive continued into the top of the fifth, taking the lead when center fielder Kendall George advanced on a sacrifice hit and scored on a wild pitch.

Hopes of a Taiwan rally were severely dented in the top of the seventh when Eldridge hit a three-run homer, sending first baseman Stone Russel and right fielder Aidan Miller to the home plate to cap the score 5-1.

US reliever Blake Mitchell, who tossed 2.2 innings, allowed one hit while striking out three batters, was credited with the win.

Taiwan are three-time champions at the tournament and won the previous edition in 2019.

新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES