7G ERA 7.09 After 'Elbow Pain', Missing Ace's 'Ballend'Brandon Is Not the Only Problem
Jul 03, 2024
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Raul Alcantara returned from elbow pain. This is a common point among baseball officials.
Alcantara collapsed again. Alcantara allowed six runs in two innings in Game 2 of the Weekday Series against the Lotte Giants at Jamsil Stadium on the 3rd.
Although Doosan won the game, with Yang Eui-ji and Yang Seok-hwan hitting three home runs and 11 RBIs, even catcher Yang Eui-ji could not hide his regret over Alcantara's sluggishness.
In two innings, he allowed six runs on four hits and three walks, including a home run. He failed to show his ace-like crisis management skills. He was hit by concentration and gave up five runs and a big inning to oxidize.
Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop did not hide his disappointment. At the start of the third inning, he immediately replaced the mound with Kim Min-kyu.
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The beginning of the second inning was literally devastated. It was the start of giving a walk to Na Seung-yeop, the first batter, after a 10-pitch full count match. With the bases loaded with one out made by Choi Hang's hit and Son Sung-bin's walk, Roh Jin-hyuk hit a timely two-run hit to the right.
In the crisis with one out and runners on the first and third bases, Hwang Sung-bin was handled well with a ground ball to the third base, but he gave up a walk again and brought the bases loaded with two outs. And Jeon Jun-woo hit a 150km fastball this time. 0-6 in an instant with a sweeping three-run double to fall next to third base.
Alcantara's ERA for the season was 4.76. However, it is serious if you look after the elbow injury earlier.
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However, he left at the end of April due to elbow pain and caused a commotion by visiting his U.S. doctor despite the club's dissuasion.
Then he returned to the first team on May 26. He has a 7.09 ERA in seven games since then. There are only two quality starts. This is the third time he has been replaced before the fifth inning.
Doosan is still troubled by the injury of foreign pitcher Brandon Waddell. In order to prepare for Brandon's absence, temporary replacement foreign players are also considered. He is considering Shirakawa Keisho, who played for SSG Landers, and Eric Jokish, who played five seasons for Kiwoom Heroes until last year.
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However, the key is whether he, who dreams of entering the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) next season, will risk another six-week substitute career. In the case of released players, the order of recruitment will return in reverse order of the standard rankings on the day. For Doosan, which is currently in fourth place, the six teams ahead must express their intention to recruit Shirakawa to make official contact from then on. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop, who met before the game, also replied, `There has been no communication except through the media at the moment.'
In the case of Yokishi, he is already training in Doosan's arms. Contracts are available as many times as possible. Yokishi, who took the entire season off, needs an opportunity to show his skills to recover. He has already played as an ace in Korea for five years. It is a pitcher who has advantages over ball control, movement, and speed control.
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The timing of Brandon's return is also a variable. Coach Lee Seung-yeop said, `Brandon was originally scheduled to have a re-examination in three weeks, but the player said he was in good condition. I think the team doctor will take a look at it once and set the date earlier than scheduled.'
What happens if Shirakawa refuses to be a six-week substitute. Isn't Alcantara the object of concern, not Brandon. Doosan's head became even more disheveled.
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