'You're welcome back, but...' Kim Tae-gun, who reached out to Oh Ji-hwan first, is glad to see him for a while... The game was cold

Jul 11, 2024

A game between KIA and LG held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 11th, and LG Oh Ji-hwan enters the batter's box at the bottom of the second inning, and meets KIA catcher Kim Tae-gun. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.07.11/

'Welcome back~'

When Oh Ji-hwan, who returned to the first team, took his first at-bat, Kim Tae-gun threw out his fist and greeted him.

At Jamsil Baseball Stadium, where KIA and LG played on the 11th, LG Oh Ji-hwan joined the first team before the game. Oh Ji-hwan was out of the first-team entry on May 30 due to a sprained wrist and was delayed in his return due to a muscle (hamstring) injury behind his left thigh.

LG, which was on the verge of a sweep after losing two consecutive games to No. 1 KIA from the start of the second half, sought to rebound with Oh Ji-hwan's return. Oh Ji-hwan started as the sixth batter and shortstop in the game and made his return.

In the top of the first inning, KIA started a wild blow with a hit by Socrates, the first batter. Choi Hyung-woo and Na Sung-bum scored two runs with a sacrifice fly in a bases-loaded chance made by Choi Won-joon's fielder's choice and Kim Do-young's surprise bunt hit, and Kim Sun-bin hit a timely hit with two outs and second base to start a 3-0 lead.

Oh Ji-hwan entered the batter's box after two outs in the bottom of the second inning, trailing 0-3. Oh Ji-hwan held the helmet when his eyes met Kim Tae-gun and greeted him with a light gesture.

In response to Oh Ji-hwan's greetings, Kim Tae-gun welcomed his return by sticking out his fists, and the two players exchanged greetings by bumping their fists. It was a moment, but it was a welcome scene.

The pleasure was only for a moment, and the game was cold. Oh Ji-hwan was declared a strike while watching KIA starter Aldred's first-pitch cutter, and then struck out three swinging pitches as he failed to hit two consecutive sliders to the bat.

It was a warm moment when the two players who once wore the same uniform, Kim Tae-gun, who welcomed his teammates back to the ground after overcoming injuries, and Oh Ji-hwan, who gladly accepted their seniors' greetings, drew warmth.