Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to seize Premier12 title

Samurai Japan is used to being the star attraction in worldwide video games — particularly at house.

In the Premier12 ultimate, nonetheless, the world’s No. 1 crew was diminished to a supporting function on what may be the best evening in Taiwanese baseball historical past.

Lin Chia-Cheng hit a solo house run and crew captain Chen Chieh-Hsien related on a three-run shot as Taiwan claimed the Premier12 title with a 4-0 upset of Japan at Tokyo Dome on Sunday evening.