"'2.2G 1HR momentum' peak hit, but it's still not exciting' need to be intoxicated, don't go down"

Aug 08, 2024

''2.2G 1HR momentum' peak hit, but it's still not exciting' need to be intoxicated, don't go down'
Hanwha Eagles Chae Eun-sung. Photo courtesy = Hanwha Eagles



"I'll prepare calmly."

Chae Eun-sung (34, Hanwha Eagles) started as a first baseman and fifth batter in an away game against the Samsung Lions at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 8th and played 4 hits (two home runs) in 4 at-bats (four RBIs and two runs scored).

Chae Eun-sung, who took the batter's box with Roh Si-hwan's sacrifice fly at the second and third bases with one out, scored his first RBI with a timely hit to the left. Chae Eun-sung, who recorded two consecutive at-bats with a timely double in the second base of the runner in the fourth inning, showed a 'Campo Show' from the next at-bat.



Chae Eun-sung, who took the batter's box in the top of the sixth inning against 3-3, hit a low changeup by Samsung starter Won Tae-in, and the ball crossed the left fence as it was. Chae Eun-sung's 15th home run of the season.

Chae Eun-sung drew the arch once again in the top of the eighth inning. When Samsung right-hander Lee Seung-hyun's slider came in somewhat high, he hit it as it was and recorded a home run to the left.



Chae Eun-sung hit back-to-back home runs in the top of the first inning (3 points) and the top of the third inning (2 points) against the Suwon KT Wiz on the 1st, and again set a record for consecutive at-bats in a week. the fourth record in one's career.

Chae Eun-sung's first home run became the winning shot. Hanwha won 6-4, and finished the three consecutive games in Daegu with a winning series.



''2.2G 1HR momentum' peak hit, but it's still not exciting' need to be intoxicated, don't go down'
photo courtesy of Hanwha Eagles
After the game, Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon said "Chae Eun-sung hit a solo home run in the sixth inning when the score was tied, and he also hit a solo home run again in the eighth inning when additional points were needed." he complimented.

This season, Chae Eun-sung hit .266 in 86 games. In 64 games in the first half, he remained with a batting average of 232 and six home runs, but in 22 games in the second half, he began to show off his fierce batting sense with a batting average of 356 and 10 home runs.

He performed his best, but rather than getting excited, he prepared for the next one. He is pleased to have contributed to the victory. Today is today and there is another game tomorrow, so we have to prepare for tomorrow calmly."

In addition, Chae Eun-sung "The older brothers are setting the mood well. There is no need to be intoxicated or down. You just have to do your best in every game. I want to make a good result in the end"He expressed his determination.



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