Director's anger? Ma Huang, who was replaced after an absurd defensive error, what message did he give
Jul 12, 2024
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Lotte's Hwang Sung-bin was replaced early in the game against SSG Landers at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 11th. On this day, Hwang Sung-bin started as the first hitter and center fielder. However, in the bottom of the third inning 'Problematic Defense' came out. Lotte is losing 0-3 as it lost points in the first and second innings. Lotte starter Aaron Wilkerson, who was struggling, struck out the leadoff hitter Choi Jung with a swing and miss.
The next batter is Guillermo Herredia, the opponent's fourth batter. In 2B1S, Herredia's ball headed toward center field. The infield escaped, but it fell in front of center field. It was difficult to catch the ball if you didn't overdo it. But the next thing was the problem. Hwang Sung-bin's glove, which tried to handle the ball on a one-bound basis, was not measured at all.
Hwang Sung-bin, who was running out to catch the ball, recorded an error that put the one-bound ball behind him. As the center of gravity collapsed, he stretched out his glove and dropped the ball back, and as his legs unraveled for a while, he hesitated once and then ran to catch the ball again. The ball rolled to the front of the fence, and in the meantime, Herredia got to third base. Hwang Sung-bin's judgment, which was agonizing over within a short time during no-bound and one-bound processing, led to a fatal error.
Lotte bench and manager Kim Tae-hyung did not hold back. Immediately, center fielder Hwang Sung-bin was called in, and algebra guard Kim Dong-hyuk was put in. It was a clear message about a futile defensive error. Hwang Sung-bin returned to the bench with his head down and the game continued.
The inning ended without any additional runs in the crisis of the third base with one out following the error of 'Fortunately', but Lotte lost to SSG with a final score of 4-5, starting the first series of the second half with 1-2 wins and 2 losses 'Losing Series'.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is Lotte's hit product this season, Hwang Sung-bin. His unique gritty play and grit show. To match that, Lotte fans are enthusiastically applauding his performance as a offense and defense pitcher, who has a batting average of .300 (0.335) in his first debut. This is because the emergence of fresh characters creates vitality for the entire team.
As if to repay that, Hwang Sung-bin also showed good performance. In last week's All-Star Game, he won the 'Best Performance' award for showing his showmanship that burns everything without shame in his first participation.
However, the coach once again emphasized concentration. Hwang Sung-bin only had one hit and one stolen base from 11 times at bat in the first three consecutive games of the second half, and his fatal defense error was a disappointment. It was a heavy message from the head coach to Hwang Sung-bin, who is on his way to his first full-time first team since his professional debut and to grow into a certain starting player.
youll@sportschosun.com
