TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's U15 baseball team delivered a commanding 10-0 shutout victory over the Philippines Thursday (Aug. 21) in the Asian Baseball Championship, securing their crucial first win in the second round. The dominant performance at Tainan Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Center (台南亞太國際棒球訓練中心) propelled Taiwan forward after advancing from preliminary rounds as the second-place team in their group. The victory provided essential momentum despite carrying one loss into the elimination stage of the tournament.
Taiwan's offensive powerhouse generated an impressive 12 hits throughout the contest, overwhelming their opponents with consistent batting performance. Star player Wen I-en (溫以恩) distinguished himself by contributing three crucial hits and earning the game's Most Valuable Player award for his exceptional performance. Head coach Chiu Yao-yu (邱耀宇) emphasized the critical importance of maintaining focus, reminding his players to execute effectively with runners in scoring position and remain vigilant until the final out.
Taiwan now prepares for a pivotal matchup against Japan Friday (Aug. 22), with coach Chiu planning to deploy their ace pitcher for the high-stakes encounter. The coaching staff encourages the entire team to maintain composure against their formidable regional rival in this crucial elimination round game. Starting pitcher Chao Sheng-hao (趙晟皓) expressed confidence in his abilities, highlighting his strong command and impressive top velocity of 135 kilometers per hour (83.9 mph) during Thursday's dominant performance. ◼
