Freddy de la Rosa reaches 80th CPBL win as Brothers defeat Monkeys

In the CPBL, CTBC Brothers pitcher Freddy de la Rosa secured his 80th career victory, becoming only the fourth foreign pitcher in league history to reach the milestone. Supported by a dominant seven-run first inning, de la Rosa pitched six innings, allowing three runs despite ten hits. Catcher Wei-Chieh Kao played a pivotal role in the 9-3 victory over the Rakuten Monkeys, recording three hits and earning MVP honors.

In a separate matchup, the TSG Hawks defeated the Fubon Guardians 9-3. Pitcher Huang Tzu-peng made a strong return from injury, pitching five innings with two unearned runs. The game also marked the end of Fubon's first baseman Fan Kuo-chen's record-breaking streak of 1,062 consecutive errorless defensive opportunities.

Additionally, Brothers pitcher Cheng Hao-chun delivered a career-best performance, pitching eight scoreless innings to earn his fifth win of the season. The Brothers' recent form has been bolstered by strong offensive production and key pitching performances, keeping them competitive in the league standings.