Monkeys crowned CPBL Taiwan Series champions

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 04, 2018
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

The Lamigo Monkeys cranked out three big home runs to trounce the Uni-President Lions

Lamigo Monkeys left-fielder Chu Yu-hsien cheers after smashing a three-run home run against the Uni-President Lions’ relief pitcher Wang Ching-ming in the second half of the seventh inning of Game 5 of the Taiwan Series at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium yesterday.  Photo: Lin Cheng-kung, Taipei Times

10-3 and claim the Taiwan Series at the Taoyuan International Stadium last night, their sixth championship.

The 4-2 series scoreline confirmed the Monkeys as the most dominant CPBL team of the past decade, with five titles since 2012.

Lamigo first baseman Chen Chun-hsiu took the Series MVP award after batting at .500 throughout the series to go with clutch hits.

Lamigo manager Hong Yi-chung received the trophy on behalf of his players.

“All the credit goes to the coaching staff and players for their outstanding performance,” Hong said.

“We have won the championship for the second year in a row and next year we will go for three in a row,” he said.    [FULL  STORY]

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