Taipei Times
Date: Aug 17, 2018
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

Taiwan on Wednesday defeated a US team 3-1 in the final of the Pony League World Series in Pennsylvania to take the under-14 title.

It was a tight affair throughout the regulation seven-inning game.

In the fourth inning, the US’ West Zone champions from Long Beach, California, took a 1-0 lead with a solo homer by Bren Wilkinson.

In the next inning, Taiwan, represented by a team from New Taipei City, evened the score when starting pitcher Tien Tzu-chieh helped his own cause at the plate by lashing a single into the outfield to bring home a runner on third.    [FULL  STORY]