TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei (鄧愷威) achieved his first Major League Baseball victory Tuesday (Sept. 2), leading the San Francisco Giants past the Colorado Rockies in a breakthrough performance. The right-hander pitched 5.1 innings while allowing just two runs and striking out a career-high eight batters. His milestone win represents a significant achievement for Taiwan's baseball presence in America's premier professional league.
Teng skillfully navigated multiple scoring threats throughout his outing, even as the Rockies collected nine hits against him. The Taiwan native limited damage by conceding only two runs, both coming in the sixth inning when his control finally wavered. Colorado mounted their strongest rally in the bottom of the sixth when Teng surrendered a single to Brenton Doyle and a double to Ezequiel Tovar, prompting his removal with runners on second and third base.
Teng demonstrated exceptional command by throwing 85 pitches with 60 strikes while issuing no walks throughout his dominant performance. The Giants provided crucial offensive support with three runs in both the first and third innings, then extended their advantage with three additional runs in the fifth. His historic victory ended a seven-year drought for Taiwanese pitchers earning their first MLB win, with the last being Chen Wei-yin (陳偉殷) in 2018. ◼