KIA's must-win group break + Choi Ji-min's cancellation "We caught the three difficult LG games well.""
Jul 12, 2024
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KIA Tigers eliminated left-hander bullpen pitcher Choi Ji-min from the first-team entry ahead of the match against Gwangju SSG Landers on the 12th.
Choi Ji-min took the mound in relief against the LG Twins in Jamsil on the 11th, a day before, and withdrew after failing to catch an out count and allowing one hit, one walk, and one run (non-earned). Choi Ji-min took the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning with KIA leading 4-0, but he seemed in poor condition, giving up a straight walk to leadoff hitter Kim Sung-jin and getting a hit to the right by Hong Chang-ki. In the end, KIA won 4-2 with difficulty after allowing two runs by excluding Choi Ji-min and putting in Jeon Sang-hyun in a no-out situation.
Coach Lee Bum-ho, who met ahead of the SSG match on the 12th, said "Choi Ji-min decided that it would be better to take a break." I think I'm a little tired both psychologically and physically. He explained, "I'm going to take out about 10 days."
KIA registered left-hander Lee Joon-young on the day. Director Lee Bum-ho said, `Junyoung is feeling better. Since Lee Joon-young, Kwak Do-gyu, and Kim Dae-yu are doing well, I think three people should take turns to fill Choi Ji-min's spot. If you have to throw it for a long time, there is Kim Sa-yoon. What you have to choose and post depending on the situation,' he added.
In addition, in the match against SSG on the same day, Pil Seung-jo Jeon Sang-hyun and Jang Hyun-sik declared a break. Jeon Sang-hyun pitched two innings (no runs) against LG on the 10th and one inning (one run not allowed) against LG on the 11th, while Jang Hyun-sik also pitched one inning (no runs) against LG on the 10th and one ⅓ (no runs) against LG on the 11th. Since the short All-Star break, he has won all three games, and overall fatigue has accumulated in the bullpen.
Director Lee Bum-ho said, `Today, Jeon Sang-hyun and Jang Hyun-sik are off. Players who didn't go out still have strength. LG's three consecutive games were very important, but they played well. Since the team is in good condition overall, I think it needs to be operated accordingly. I played an important game well, so I'll be tired, but I'll feel good. We were a little weak against SSG, and we didn't play well. It's an important situation from the beginning, so I'll do it"He expressed his determination ahead of the weekend's home series.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
