'It hurts, too. Hit me more.'" Austin, who made a new history with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs for the first time in the club...Director Yeom Kyung-yeop hit his hand
Aug 25, 2024
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Surprisingly, Yeom smiled happily at Austin's team's first 30 home runs-100 RBIs record, which made him forget his palm pain quickly.
A game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the LG Twins at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 24th. Austin, who started as the third designated hitter, led the team to victory with a one-man show.
a first-inning final hit. a hit in the second inning. Two-run shot in the 3rd episode. Solo shot in the 8th episode. Four hits, four RBIs and three runs in five at-bats on the day. There was no pitcher to stop LG Austin, whose batting sense exploded.
From his first at-bat, Austin's bat turned fiercely. Austin, who hit a timely hit by pushing Kiwoom starter Kim Yoon-ha's fastball with one out in the first inning, was so relaxed that he played a joke on the opposing team's first baseman Song Sung-moon and smiled broadly after arriving at the base. Song Seong-moon also replied with a smile to Austin's good-looking prank.
Austin, who was particularly weak with a batting average of 0.1885 RBIs in 12 games against Kiwoom before the game, turned the bat coolly as if he was driving a hit that he had not been able to hit before.
Austin, who also had a left-handed hit in the second inning, had multiple hits in two at-bats. Austin, who pulled Kiwoom starter Kim Yoon-ha's curveball with one out in the fourth inning of his third at-bat and crossed the left fence, celebrated his 29th home run of the season and turned the base vigorously. When Austin, who hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning following a timely hit in the first inning, entered the dugout, manager Yeom Kyung-yeop welcomed the home run batter with a big smile.
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For the first time in the LG Twins team, one home run is left at the 30th home run-100 RBI mark. A sketchbook held by a fan was caught on the broadcast camera among LG fans who filled the away seats. In the sketchbook, hoping to achieve Austin's milestone, it read 'Just two more shots' Austin, who had only one home run left until his 30th of the season with a two-run shot in the fourth inning, hit another home run at the plate in the eighth inning to achieve a milestone.
In the eighth inning, when he hit Kiwoom Lee Myung-jong's slider with two outs and crossed the left fence, LG Austin clenched his fist to the sky. Austin, whose batting sense exploded, hit two home runs, becoming the team's first player to hit 30 home runs and 100 RBIs. Austin, who carved his name in the history of the LG Twins, roared around the bases.
As Austin's well-hit ball crossed the fence, teammates in the dugout ran out and cheered. Austin, who was running around the base vigorously, waved to the third base away stands and celebrated the milestone. As soon as he stepped on the home base, Austin drew a heart to LG Twins fans who shouted his name and expressed his gratitude.
As soon as Austin achieved the club's first record, he shared his joy with manager Yeom Kyung-yeop. Austin was happy to share high-fives with Yeom as usual even after hitting a two-run shot in the fourth inning. In the eighth inning, he hit a solo shot and succeeded in achieving a milestone, and he failed to control his power.
Austin hit Yeom Kyung-yeop's palm with all his might as he entered the dugout. Surprised, Yeom was surprised for a moment, complaining of pain, but quickly returned to his seat and looked at Austin with satisfaction.
As his colleagues performed an indifferent ceremony to achieve the milestone, Austin ran to coach Mo Chang-min and shared a hot hug and looked happy.
LG, which won 7-0 with Austin's one-man show, avenged its defeat the previous day.
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