Yongkang Black Bears Edge Xinyi 101ers 4–3 in 12-Inning Thriller as Hung An Liu Delivers Winning Hit

Some baseball games are decided by overwhelming offense. Others come down to a single pitch, a defensive decision, or one perfectly timed hit.

For the Yongkang Black Bears, their road encounter with the Xinyi 101ers became a test of patience, resilience, and execution under pressure.

The Black Bears emerged with a dramatic 4–3 victory in Baseball Dream Game #54517, needing 12 innings to overcome a determined Xinyi team that repeatedly refused to surrender.

Hung An Liu delivered the decisive RBI single in the top of the 12th inning, bringing home Hung Hsiang Yuan and giving Yongkang the lead for good.

But the winning hit was only the final chapter of a contest filled with home runs, pitching changes, defensive escapes, and missed opportunities on both sides.

A First-Inning Statement from Xinyi

The 101ers wasted little time establishing themselves.

Leading off the bottom of the first inning, Jack Lo faced Yongkang left-hander 張迪等 and worked the count to 2–2.

On the fifth pitch, Lo drove a curveball toward the center-field wall for a solo home run.

The early blast gave Xinyi a 1–0 lead and immediately put pressure on the visiting Black Bears.

林立立 followed with a double, giving the home team another opportunity to extend its advantage.

However, 張迪等 recovered, retiring the next three batters and preventing further damage.

That escape would become an important theme throughout the game.

Both teams created opportunities, but neither consistently converted them.

尼麻 Turns the Game Around

Yongkang finally broke through in the fourth inning.

With two outs and the Black Bears still trailing 1–0, 尼麻 attacked an 83 mph changeup from Xinyi starter Shang Hsiao.

The result was a solo home run to center field, tying the game at 1–1.

The blast changed the momentum immediately.

Hung An Liu followed with a single, and Fang Ping Lo added another hit to put two runners aboard.

Tzeng Hao Ni then delivered a run-scoring single, bringing Hung An Liu home and giving Yongkang a 2–1 lead.

What had appeared to be a routine inning suddenly became a two-run rally.

For Xinyi, the sequence was especially frustrating because Shang Hsiao had already retired the first two hitters.

One mistake to 尼麻 opened the door, and the Black Bears capitalized.

A Pitching Duel Takes Shape

Despite surrendering the lead, Shang Hsiao settled into an effective performance.

The Xinyi left-hander relied heavily on changeups, complemented by four-seam fastballs and sinkers, to keep Yongkang's lineup from generating sustained scoring opportunities.

On the other side, 張迪等 recovered impressively after allowing Jack Lo's opening-inning home run.

His fastball reached 105 mph according to the game's play-by-play, but his effectiveness came from more than velocity.

He mixed breaking balls and off-speed pitches to keep Xinyi hitters off balance, recording numerous strikeouts during the middle innings.

By the end of the sixth inning, Yongkang still held a narrow 2–1 advantage.

Neither starter had completely dominated the opposition, but both had done enough to give their teams a chance to win.

The contest was about to become a battle between the bullpens.

Xinyi Fights Back in the Seventh

Trailing by one run, the 101ers mounted their comeback in the bottom of the seventh.

Facing reliever Rong Hsiang Wang, Fu Tzeng Haung singled with one out.

督洽督洽 followed with another single, putting two runners aboard.

Hung Ling Chen then delivered an RBI single to third base, scoring Fu Tzeng Haung and tying the game at 2–2.

The home crowd had reason to believe the momentum was shifting.

Fu Liang Chien added another single to load the bases, creating an opportunity for Xinyi to take the lead.

But the rally ended abruptly.

Hao Hung Fan hit a ground ball that Yongkang converted into an inning-ending double play.

The 101ers had erased the deficit but failed to capitalize on their best opportunity to move ahead.

That missed chance would become increasingly significant as the game progressed.

Two Runs, Two Answers in the Eighth

The eighth inning delivered another dramatic exchange.

Yongkang threatened first.

After a leadoff single and a fielder's choice, Xinyi brought in Chieh Shan Chang to face 尼麻.

The reliever induced a ground ball but committed a throwing error, allowing both runners to reach safely.

A subsequent groundout and walk loaded the bases.

Tzeng Hao Ni then delivered an infield single that brought Peng Hsiang Tai home, giving the Black Bears a 3–2 lead.

The inning ended when 尼麻 was thrown out at home, preventing Yongkang from adding another run.

Once again, the visitors had moved in front.

Once again, Xinyi responded.

In the bottom of the eighth, 林立立 singled and Yu Peng Yu followed with another hit, putting runners at the corners.

Po Chan Chi then lined an RBI single to first base, scoring 林立立 and tying the game at 3–3.

The 101ers had answered immediately, ensuring the contest would remain undecided entering the ninth.

Extra Innings Become a Test of Execution

The ninth inning offered Yongkang another opportunity.

Chan Chun Shih walked to open the inning, and 林大芳 singled to move him to third.

But Xinyi's defense prevented the go-ahead run.

After a strikeout, pitcher Chieh Shan Chang fielded a ground ball and threw home to retire Chan Chun Shih.

The Black Bears eventually left the inning without scoring.

Xinyi could not respond in the bottom half, sending the game into extra innings.

The tenth inning produced another major escape.

Yongkang put Hung An Liu on second with one out, but Xinyi completed a double play to end the threat.

In the bottom half, the 101ers appeared poised to win.

Hao Hung Fan and Jack Lo opened with consecutive singles, and a groundout moved the lead runner to third.

With the potential winning run only 90 feet away, Yu Peng Yu stepped to the plate.

He hit a ground ball to third baseman 尼麻, who started an inning-ending double play.

Yongkang had survived another dangerous situation.

The eleventh inning passed without a run, setting the stage for a decisive twelfth.

Hung An Liu Delivers in the Twelfth

The Black Bears finally broke the deadlock in the top of the 12th inning.

After Chun Fu Tzeng grounded out, Hung Hsiang Yuan doubled against Xinyi left-hander Lung Han Hsiao.

Peng Hsiang Tai followed with a lineout, leaving the runner at second with two outs.

Xinyi then intentionally walked 尼麻, choosing to face Hung An Liu instead.

The decision created a pivotal confrontation.

Hung An Liu fell behind 0–2 against a sequence of changeups but remained alive after fouling off the third pitch.

On the fourth pitch, he connected with another changeup and sent a ground ball toward third base for a single.

Hung Hsiang Yuan raced home from second, giving Yongkang a 4–3 lead.

The intentional walk had not produced the result Xinyi wanted.

Instead, Hung An Liu delivered the most important hit of the game.

Three Pitchers, Three Outs

Even with the lead restored, Yongkang still needed three outs to finish the game.

The Black Bears used three different pitchers in the bottom of the 12th inning.

Po Yu Hsiao opened the frame by striking out Hung Ling Chen.

林浩天 then entered and retired Fu Liang Chien on a fly ball to first base.

With two outs, Yongkang made another pitching change, bringing in left-hander Hsien Wei Chan.

Xinyi responded with pinch hitter Shao Liang Sun.

After falling behind 0–2, Sun eventually put a 97 mph fastball into play.

But the resulting line drive was caught, ending the game.

Twelve innings after Jack Lo's leadoff home run, the Yongkang Black Bears had completed their 4–3 road victory.

The Difference Was Not Offensive Power

The final numbers underline just how closely contested the game had been.

Yongkang finished with 14 hits, while Xinyi collected 12.

Both teams demonstrated an ability to create scoring opportunities, and both suffered from missed chances.

The Black Bears recorded two runs in the fourth inning, one in the eighth, and the decisive run in the twelfth.

Xinyi scored in the first, seventh, and eighth innings but could not break through during the final four frames.

Defensively, Yongkang completed the game without an error, while Xinyi committed one.

That difference proved especially meaningful in the eighth inning, when a throwing error helped the Black Bears manufacture a temporary lead.

Yet this was not simply a game decided by one mistake.

Yongkang repeatedly escaped dangerous situations, particularly in the seventh and tenth innings.

The 101ers demonstrated resilience by twice overcoming late deficits, but their inability to deliver the final breakthrough ultimately proved costly.

A Victory Built on Survival

Hung An Liu deserves recognition for the winning hit, but Yongkang's victory was built on contributions throughout the game.

尼麻 provided the fourth-inning home run that sparked the comeback.

Tzeng Hao Ni delivered two important RBI singles.

張迪等 recovered from an early home run to keep the Black Bears competitive.

The bullpen navigated six additional innings after the starting pitcher departed, with multiple relievers contributing to the final result.

And perhaps most importantly, the defense made critical plays when Xinyi threatened to take control.

For the 101ers, Jack Lo's opening home run and the late RBI hits from Hung Ling Chen and Po Chan Chi demonstrated the team's offensive resilience.

But baseball frequently rewards the team that executes one more play when the pressure is greatest.

On this occasion, that team was Yongkang.

For Baseball Dream Players

Game #54517 offers several valuable lessons for Baseball Dream agents managing their own players and evaluating team performance.

Late-game hitting can outweigh early production. Hung An Liu's 12th-inning single was not the hardest-hit ball of the game, but its timing made it decisive.

Defensive execution is critical. Yongkang finished without an error and converted important double plays, particularly when Xinyi threatened in extra innings.

Bullpen depth creates tactical flexibility. The Black Bears used multiple relief pitchers, including three in the final inning, to navigate different situations.

Power alone does not guarantee victory. Jack Lo gave Xinyi an immediate advantage with a first-inning home run, but Yongkang ultimately won through timely contact hitting and run prevention.

Plate discipline and pitch selection matter. Hung An Liu recovered from an 0–2 count before producing the game-winning hit. Meanwhile, the intentional walk to 尼麻 demonstrated how tactical decisions can create new risks.

Every baserunner matters in extra innings. Both teams had opportunities to score, but defensive execution and situational hitting determined which chances became runs.

For Baseball Dream agents, this contest demonstrates why roster construction cannot focus exclusively on raw power or pitching velocity.

A successful team needs dependable defenders, versatile hitters, effective relief pitchers, and players capable of performing under pressure.

The Yongkang Black Bears showed how those elements can combine to produce a victory even when the opposition refuses to give way.

Final Score: Yongkang Black Bears 4, Xinyi 101ers 3 (12 innings)

Game reference: https://baseballdreamgame.com/games/54517/pbp

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