Injured Captain Chen Chieh-hsien Attends Practice, Sits Out Taiwan-Japan Classic Game
In tonight's Classic Baseball Tournament Group C preliminary match between Taiwan and Japan at Tokyo Dome, injured team captain Chen Chieh-hsien appeared at afternoon practice with bandaged fingers, expressing reluctance about the injury but respecting the manager's decision to exclude him from today's lineup. Before the game, Taiwanese fans gathered outside the stadium with homemade props to cheer for Taiwan, while Japanese fans also wore Chinese Taipei jerseys, showing their appreciation for Taiwanese players.