Wang Wei-chung Dominates as TSG Hawks Shut Out CTBC Brothers; Brothers Tie Franchise Record for Fastest 10 Losses
The TSG Hawks continued their commanding run at the top of the league on April 15, 2026, securing a 4-0 shutout victory over the CTBC Brothers at the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium. The win marks a four-game winning streak for the Hawks and highlights a massive individual resurgence for pitcher Wang Wei-chung, who claimed a long-awaited victory while the Brothers plummeted to a franchise-worst start.
Wang Wei-chung delivered a masterclass on the mound, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings to stifle the Brothers’ offense. Utilizing 91 pitches, Wang allowed only four hits, recorded three strikeouts and issued zero walks, effectively lowering his ERA to 10.80. This performance marked a significant milestone for the veteran, as it was his first win since transferring to the Hawks and his first win in 374 days, dating back to April 6, 2025. Even more impressive was the rarity of the outing; Wang had not pitched six or more scoreless innings since September 17, 2021—a gap of 1,617 days.
The Hawks’ offense provided critical early support, breaking the game open in the third inning. With two outs, the Hawks managed to rally against Brothers starter Nivaldo Rodriguez, with hits from Lin Chia-hung, Chen Wen-chieh, and Wu Nien-ting driving in three runs. TSG added an insurance run in the ninth to seal the 4-0 win. The tactical execution in the third inning proved to be the key detail that decided the contest.
For the CTBC Brothers, the loss is a devastating blow to an already struggling start. After 12 games this season, the team has now suffered 10 losses, tying the franchise record for the fastest 10 losses in a season, a mark originally set back in 1997. Nivaldo Rodriguez pitched six innings and struck out eight, but he surrendered six hits and three earned runs, marking his third consecutive loss.
Adding a touch of familial drama to the game, Wang Wei-chung was relieved in the seventh inning with a runner on first. His brother, Wang Yue-lin, entered the game to record the final out of the inning, successfully preserving his brother’s shutout bid. Following the game, Wang admitted that the wait for a win had felt far too long, but his dominant performance earned him the Game MVP honors.
The result further cements the TSG Hawks’ position as the league leaders, while the Brothers are left searching for answers to halt their historic slide.
