"Even if I get hit in the beginning, I'll see some." Yokishi's second appearance, life and death
Aug 15, 2024
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NC Dinos foreign pitcher Eric Yokishi will take the mound for the second time since his return to the KBO League. Yokishi will take the mound as a starting pitcher in a home game against SSG Landers at Changwon NC Park on the 15th. NC originally put forward Kim Si-hoon as a starting pitcher against SSG on the 14th, but Yokishi will immediately play on the 15th as it was delayed in rain before the start of the game.
Yokishi, who returned to the KBO League after about a year in NC uniform, recorded eight hits (two home runs) with two strikeouts, four walks and 10 runs in three ⅔ innings against the LG Twins in Jamsil on the 9th. All 10 runs were lost in the first inning. From the second inning, he looked for stability, but NC's future plans may vary depending on what kind of pitching he shows in his second appearance.
NC manager Kang In-kwon, who met with reporters ahead of the SSG match, said "Today's game seems to be important. I watched carefully, saying, "What will he look like?"
In his return match, Yokishi had a maximum fastball speed of 143km, which was 3-4km away from the past. Coach Kang In-kwon said, `I think we should watch the game when it comes to arresting. Since the gap has been long, it is likely to be concluded after watching a few games to see if the ball speed is falling due to sensory problems or whether the ball power is falling. (It's so hot) There may be weather effects, he explained.
As it is his second appearance since returning to the SSG match, he expressed his intention to wait and see what kind of ball he throws even if he allows an early hit. Manager Kang In-kwon tried to protect the limit number of pitches against LG as much as possible. I think I need to see it again today. Rather than getting off too quickly, I think it would be better to watch how the ball is thrown today. The limit number of pitches may be slightly higher than the last game."
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