If you couldn't make it, would there have been Taiwan 'Miracle Victory'...A war of nerves changed history
Nov 25, 2024
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From Taiwan's point of view, it was a `miracle victory.' From Japan's point of view, it was 'Tokyo Dome Disaster'. It was a Premier 12 final that could be sorted out like this.
Taiwan hit a `big accident.' Taiwan defeated Japan 4-0 in the Premier 12 final at Tokyo Dome on the 24th and lifted the championship trophy. It created a famous scene that will remain in Taiwan's baseball history.
A finals where there was a lot of talk and a lot of trouble. The war of nerves may have changed everything.
In fact, the objective power and atmosphere were a landslide victory for Japan. Japan had the strongest record of the tournament and held the Super Round at its home Tokyo Dome. I didn't know how to lose from the group stage to the super round. He won 27 consecutive games by breaking down the international competition.
On the contrary, Taiwan showed growth in players playing in the U.S. minor leagues and Japanese professional baseball, but it was still unstable in both the two-baseball and batting power. Other teams may not know, but it was clear that Japan was one step below.
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Taiwan announced ace Lin Yu-min as a starter in preparation for a situation where they can advance to the finals only when they beat Japan. However, when he was confirmed to advance to the finals before the game, he urgently tried to replace the starter. It was to write Lin Yu-min in the final.
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The two teams, three wins and one win and two losses, met again in the final a day later. Shameful finalist Taiwan. But the choice, which was criticized and fined, became a 'God's move'. Lin Yu-min erased four scoreless innings. Taiwan had no choice but to play a difficult game if it gave up the first run against Japan, which has strong power, but Lin Yu-min changed the atmosphere.
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If Lin Yu-min did not come out as a starter on the day, what would have happened to the game. What is certain is that Japanese players, under pressure to win 28 consecutive wins in front of home fans, were very likely to have dominated the game due to unexpected starting changes and early nervousness over the appearance of an ace. With such a subtle variable, baseball can overturn the power gap. Soccer and basketball are relatively difficult sports to beat against each other. However, baseball's results change with an unexpected pitcher's good pitching and an unexpected home run. That's why it's fun.
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