Li Zhenchang.

(File photo, photo by reporter Lin Zhengkun)

[Reporter Luo Zhipeng/Taichung Report] The 36-year-old CITIC Brothers pitcher Li Zhenchang played in the classics twice this year. He scored no points in 1.1 innings against Panama and allowed 2 runs in 0.1 inning against the Netherlands. Looking forward to the future of the first-tier international competitions, including next year The world's top 12 and the 2026 classic, are you willing to fight again?

In this regard, Li Zhenchang said at the beginning, "I want to fight, but people don't have to choose. It's hard to say what happens after that." If the situation does not allow it, the professional home team will still give priority.”

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Li Zhenchang has played in the 2006 Doha Asian Games, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2009 and this year's classics. He has a lot of experience in international competitions, especially when he lost 1 point in the first 8 games against Cuba in the Olympics. Later, the road to development in the United States.

In order to compete in the classics, players from all over the world must start preparations in advance. There have been many examples in the past that affected season adjustments. However, Li Zhenchang is still willing to wear the national team jersey for this classic. I have the opportunity to be seen by foreign scouts, and then develop abroad. If I can play an international game again, it is to thank the country for allowing me to have this springboard to play abroad.”

In the 2009 classic game, Li Zhenchang lost 0.1 innings against South Korea and lost 6 points. It was a bitter memory. He said with a smile, "This time in the classic game, I hope that I can shoot more than 1 inning in a single game, because I didn't exceed 1 inning before. 1 game, now the goal has been achieved.”

The 41-year-old Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright (Adam Wainwright) represents the United States in this classic game and is also the main starting pitcher for the American Luxury Corps; in the classic game three years later, Li Zhenchang will be 39 years old. There is a possibility of participating in the competition for the third time. He said with a wry smile, "That (Wayne Wright) is a monster. I am Taiwanese."

When the Taiwan team's 30-man roster was released, Li Zhenchang was among them and became the oldest player in the team. He joked, "Why didn't you start deleting from the old ones? The idea of ​​​​the current selection is that I hope I can adjust it as soon as possible, so that I can help team."

After playing this classic game, Li Zhenchang thanked the logistics team for taking good care of the players, so that they don't have to worry about things outside the court. They did a great job and are very grateful for it.

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