TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's national baseball team advances to the super round undefeated after dominating preliminary rounds at the 31st Asian Baseball Championship in Pingtan, Fujian Province in mainland China. The team crushed Palestine 14-0, South Korea 10-0, and Hong Kong 11-0 without conceding a single point since competition began on Sept. 22. Taiwan faces Japan Friday (Sept. 26) in the tournament's next phase.
Chang Chun-wei (張峻瑋) will start as pitcher against Japan, bringing his formidable 158 km/h (98.2 mph) fastball to the crucial matchup. The Super Round features Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and China competing for two spots in the championship finals. Taiwan enters this decisive phase having maintained a perfect defensive record throughout preliminary competition.
Taiwan's balanced roster includes 10 pitchers, three catchers, seven infielders, and five outfielders for the eight-team continental tournament. The championship concludes Saturday (Sept. 28) with matches at Pingtan Park and Pingtan Baseball Park. The tournament showcases Asia's premier baseball talent in a competitive format designed to determine regional supremacy. ◼