What if KIA Yoon Young-chul is out, the results of the examination show that "inflammatory additional examinations are needed"
Jul 13, 2024
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Yoon Young-chul took the mound as a starting pitcher in a game against SSG Landers at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 13th. Yoon Young-chul allowed only one hit in two innings, perfectly blocking the SSG lineup. Yoon Young-chul, who struck out Park Sung-han in the top of the first inning and made a fresh start with three outs by handling Park Ji-hwan and Choi Jung with consecutive outfield flies, also caught leadoff hitter Guillermo Herredia with a ground ball in front of the third baseman in the second inning.
Ko Myung-joon also grounded out to shortstop. Lee Ji-young allowed his first hit after two outs, but he did not falter. Kim Sung-hyun was able to induce another ground ball with a ground ball in front of the third baseman, neatly blocking the second inning.
That's when a variable occurred. Yoon Young-chul, who returned to the bench after pitching in the top of the second inning, complained of back pain. Manager Lee Bum-ho, who judged it difficult to pitch anymore, lowered Yoon Young-chul and urgently put Lim Ki-young on the mound as the second pitcher. KIA quickly activated the bullpen as the starting pitcher came down early on the day, and eventually allowed the bullpen to reverse again as it collapsed. The final score was 9-15, which was a very disappointing defeat.
However, Yoon Young-chul's back condition is more worrisome than defeat. Yoon Young-chul immediately went to a nearby hospital during the game and underwent the first detailed examination. The result of the examination is lumbar inflammation. It is an area that has been under management due to occasional pain. The pain suddenly intensified in the back, which had been managing the pain, eventually affecting the pitch.
First of all, Yoon Young-chul's condition should be watched a little longer. The KIA team is scheduled to undergo more hospital checkups for cross-checking, but it is difficult to check because the 14th is Sunday. Therefore, it is expected that additional examinations will be available on the 15th, Monday. Yoon Young-chul's plan to take the mound in the future is expected to be concluded after seeing the pain and the results of additional examinations.
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