A draw through? Two wins and one draw... Where is this...The runner-up from last place to second place miraculously wrote 'Everyone, be on your toes'

Jul 01, 2024

Park Young-hyun Kang Baek-ho's battery, who defended KT's 2-1 victory in the second game of the doubleheader between Samsung and KT at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 30th, is making a high five. Suwon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.30/

Three wins would have been better, but where is this.

KT Wiz's momentum is unusual. Could it be the "eye of the typhoon" ahead of the end of the first half and the start of the second half. Expectations are amplified because there is a record.

KT finished the weekend's three consecutive games against the Samsung Lions with two wins and one draw. It was a winning series after many twists and turns. Hong Hyun-bin's walk-off triple in the ninth inning of the first game on the 28th made a dramatic walk-off win. On the 29th, the game was declared no-game in the fourth inning as the sky helped the team lose 1-7. A 30-day doubleheader. Hwang Jae-kyun's error in the top of the ninth inning of the first game ended in a 2-2 draw. In the second game, Kim Sang-soo made an error in the same 2-19th inning, but closer Park Young-hyun was able to overcome the nightmare of the first game and keep the victory to have a happy ending.

KT won 2-1 in the second game of the doubleheader between Samsung and KT at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 30th. KT players share their joy after the game. Suwon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.30/

From KT's point of view, it can be said that the three-win sweep is regrettable, but since there was no pitcher in the second game of the doubleheader, it was difficult to raise Joey-hyun, who started the first game on the 28th, so he got his best result.

In addition, Samsung is a strong team that is fighting for the lead in the league. On top of that, the three consecutive games were more sensitive because Park Byung-ho, who caused waves of transfer and release, visited for the first time since moving to Samsung.

Samsung-KT match held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 29th. With Samsung leading 7-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, the game, which was suspended due to rain, was eventually canceled. Smiling director Lee Kang-chul. Suwon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.6.29/

It is the fourth consecutive Winning Series since last week. He has won seven games, drawn one and lost two in the last 10 games. Since the beginning of the season, the players have fallen to last place due to injuries and sluggishness, and they are still in ninth place. However, KT also had the power to produce a miracle last year, finishing second from last place in the regular season. So when KT hits it, the top teams have to pay attention. KT was considered the strongest candidate before this season.

KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 30th, KT Ko Young-pyo is delighted after striking out Samsung Lee Sung-kyu with two outs and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the third inning. Suwon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.30/

First of all, Ko Young-pyo's return to injury is significant. Cuevas and Benjamin's starting games were tried in any way, but it was difficult to create an upward atmosphere because no wins continued in the rest of the starting games. Meanwhile, Ko Young-pyo pitched seven scoreless innings against SSG Landers on the 25th after returning from injury and one run (non-earned) in six ⅓ innings in the first game of a doubleheader against Samsung on the 30th.

Ko Young-pyo was shaken in the match against Lotte on the 19th of last month, his first game since his return. After returning to the mound after a long time, he allowed five runs in the first inning alone. He also gave up one run in the second inning.

However, he rebounded as soon as he finished adapting to the real game. From the third inning to the fifth inning, he gave up just one hit and no run. I'm back to the Ko Young-pyo we knew.

With Ko Young-pyo's comeback, director Lee is now calculating. While Um Sang-baek is also doing well, KT is expected to gain more momentum if Cho Hyung-joon returns in the second half of the year.

At Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 30th, KT Kim Min, with two outs, is cheering after striking out Samsung Lee Sung-kyu. Suwon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.30/

It is regrettable that Son Dong-hyun, a must-winner, left the bullpen due to a herniated disc, but Kim Min's good performance as a new 'Trust Man' is also a big boost for KT. He has an overwhelming batting average of 0.66 with three wins and four holds in 13 ⅔ innings in the last 10 games. He is the hidden MVP of KT's rise.

In addition, it is a positive sign that Park Young-hyun's powerful 150km pitch, which had a hard time because his ball power did not rise at the beginning of the season, has been revived. This is the point that will make director Lee happy.

In the second game of a doubleheader between Samsung and KT at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 30th, KT Park Young-hyun, with two outs and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the ninth inning, is cheering by striking out the last batter, Samsung Lee Sung-kyu. Suwon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.06.30/

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A draw through? Two wins and one draw... Where is this...The runner-up from last place to second place miraculously wrote 'Everyone, be on your toes'

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