In the first-ever MLB matchup between pitchers and hitters from Taiwan, Astros' Deng Kai-wei started twice against Tigers' Li Hao-yu, striking out 1 and allowing 1 hit. Deng Kai-wei pitched 3.1 innings, allowing 3 home runs and suffering a loss, but struck out 9 in a single game to reach the milestone of 100 strikeouts in his career. Li Hao-yu had two hits and his first career stolen.