Asian Games Baseball

Asian Games Taiwan-Korea Showdown - The Final Pitch September 21, 2026, Nagoya. The Asian Games baseball tournament officially kicked off, and Taiwan's first game was against their formidable rival, Korea. In the evening, the lights of Okazaki Stadium flickered on one by one, and cheers erupted from the stands. "Go, Taiwan!" Taiwanese players stood in the dugout, gazing at the field before them. Today's starting pitcher was 20-year-old Lin Yi-wei. On the other side, Korea fielded their ace, Guo Bin. This game was crucial for both teams. The game began. Lin Yi-wei stepped onto the pitcher's mound. He looked at the catcher's signal and took a deep breath. He threw the first pitch. "Crack!" Strike! Cheers immediately filled the stadium. But the Korean lineup didn't back down, hitting the ball into the field time and time again. Taiwan's defense scrambled with all their might. A powerful ball flew towards the outfield. The outfielder gave chase at full speed, extending his glove at the last moment. "He caught it!" Applause erupted throughout the stadium. The game remained a tight contest. In the ninth inning, the score was still incredibly close. Two outs. Taiwan's last hope stepped up to the plate. The stadium fell silent. The pitcher lifted his leg. First pitch. Swing and a miss. Second pitch. Foul ball. Two strikes. Taiwanese players in the dugout watched, all eyes fixed on the batter's box. Taiwanese fans in the stands clenched their fists. "The final pitch!" The pitcher threw. The baseball sailed over home plate.