'As if he considered the team situation' NC, ace finally returned to the team after losing 11 games in a row! Hearts on the 22nd, Cheongju Hanwha match selection
Aug 21, 2024
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Ace Kyle Hart will start against Cheongju Hanwha Eagles on the 22nd. NC manager Kang In-kwon said "Heart plans to release him as a starter by showing his willingness to throw in the first division instead of the Futures (2nd division) game."
Hart originally planned to take the mound in a Futures League game against the Lotte Giants at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 20th. As the game was canceled due to ground conditions, the return to the first team was expected to be delayed further for the time being. However, Hart expressed his willingness to return by pitching a bullpen at Masan Stadium after the decision to cancel the game.
An NC official said "Heart threw 22 pitches at Masan Stadium, and the maximum speed of his fastball was 140 kilometers." In addition to the fastball, he threw two-seam, slider, and change-up.
Coach Kang said "Heart conveyed his willingness to throw as a first-team starter instead of playing in the Futures, "Wouldn't it be better to check the actual game?""But Hart expressed his willingness to throw it, saying, "I think it's going to feel similar to Futures or the first team."" I think the team is aware of a difficult situation." He added "We plan to set the limit to around 70 pitches and start the game."
Hart, who signed with NC for a total of $700,000 this season, pitched 131 innings in 21 games with a 10-2 record and a 2.34 ERA. He has kept the NC mound, which is suffering from anxiety in the starting lineup.
Hart's return is expected to open the NC mound. Eric Jokish, who joined as a substitute for Daniel Castano, only played a no-decision game against Hanwha on the 20th, but he showed a more stable appearance than the previous game with two runs in four ⅔ innings. Although native starters and bullpen concerns are still continuing, the weight of the return of the so-called 'calculated 'Heart is considerable. It is good news for NC, which has fallen in 11 consecutive losses.
ppark@sportschosun.com
