'Even the sky is indifferent' Lee Yong-kyu, who collided for a week after Dawson's injury, is also out of the season
Aug 08, 2024
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Kiwoom excluded outfielder Lee Yong-kyu from the first-team entry and registered Park Joo-hong ahead of the Gocheok SSG Landers match on the 8th. Lee Yong-kyu suffered a big injury such as a bolt from the blue. Lee Yong-kyu started as the No. 1 designated hitter against SSG on the 7th, but was hit in the foot by a ball thrown by SSG starting pitcher Drew Anderson in the bottom of the third inning. Lee Yong-gyu, who was replaced immediately because of pain in the right third toe, moved to the hospital for a detailed examination.
But the bolt fell off. Kiwoom manager Hong Won-ki, who met with reporters before the game on the 8th, said "The first examination revealed a broken toe." Treatment and recovery are likely to take about five weeks. In fact, it's out of season.
There was a lot of regret. Lee Yong-kyu held a KBO awards ceremony to commemorate his 2,000 career appearances ahead of the SSG match on the 7th. He received a commemorative trophy and 2 million won in prize money, and was congratulated by general manager Ko Hyung-wook, head coach Hong Won-ki and captain Song Sung-moon. In addition, his wife and sons were also congratulated for achieving the milestone of 2000 games.
On a happy day, he suffered a fracture that effectively amounted to a season out. Lee Yong-kyu collided with foreign hitter Ronnie Dawson during the outfield defense against the NC Dinos on July 31. Fortunately, Lee Yong-kyu was not a major injury, but Dawson effectively left the team due to an injury suspected of damage to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Kiwoom is scheduled to hold an event to pray for Dawson's recovery ahead of the SSG match on the 8th. Dawson is leaving for the United States soon.
Even Lee Yong-kyu, who felt so heavy that he felt guilty about Dawson's injury, was injured. Director Hong Won-ki also looked bitter and said, `Unfortunately, it's only a week apart. After Dawson was injured, Lee Yong-kyu became like this. After Dawson's injury, I even thought that the heavy burden he carried on his mind had an adverse effect on his injury. Following Lee Hyung-jong and Jang Jae-young, the injuries of outfielders continue to occur, and it's so unfortunate that it was difficult to control in the field."
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