Austin's welcome! 'Welcome to Runpo' on the debut of a new foreigner. But... Hernandez's first home run allowed
Aug 08, 2024
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Austin hit the first two-run shot at the top of the first inning in a home game against the Doosan Bears in Jamsil on the 8th.
Austin started third - designated hitter. Austin, who entered the batter's box after No. 2 Shin Min-jae walked to base after one out, met with Doosan starter Keisho Shirakawa.
Austin had met with Shirakawa on July 19. At the time, he had hits and home runs in two at-bats. He hit another home run in the third meeting. The 137km splitter on the second pitch in the 1S was driven to the center, and Austin did not miss it and crossed the left fence to the stands. a big home run with a driving distance of 125 meters.
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The team created a 2-0 lead as Hernandez took the mound during four consecutive losses. LG then added one more run with Moon Bo-kyung's triple and Oh Ji-hwan's ground ball to lead 3-0.
However, Hernandez hit a home run in his first appearance. Allowing Jarrod Young for a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning.
indyk@sportschosun.com