The Wei Chuan Dragons defeated the Rakuten Monkeys 3-1 on Friday night, thanks to a decisive two-RBI double by pinch-hitter Liu Chun-wei in the 8th inning. This victory snapped the Dragons' three-game losing streak and secured their position as league leaders, fending off a challenge from the Fubon Guardians. Meanwhile, Uni-Lions lost to CTBC Brothers, ending their 9-game home winning streak.