Kim Ji-chan, who saved the 'Juggling defense like a circus' team, concentrated on defense that saved a point (Daegu site)

Aug 24, 2024

A match between Samsung and Lotte at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 23rd. Samsung center fielder Kim Ji-chan catches Lotte Jung-hoon's ball with two outs and a third base in the seventh inning. Daegu=Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2024.08.23/

A ball that escapes the moment it collides with the fence.

Kim Ji-chan looking at the ball.

It's a 3-3 tie. As soon as he could allow the reversal, Samsung center fielder Kim Ji-chan showed a circus-like 'Juggling' defense.

The match between Samsung and Lotte took place at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 23rd. Samsung's Kim Ji-chan started as the first batter and center fielder.

Samsung gave up the first run in the first inning to Lotte, but Kang Min-ho hit a come-from-behind three-run home run against Lotte starter Wilkerson in the third inning.

Lotte brought the game to square one in the sixth inning. Lotte's No. 2 hitter Ko Seung-min hit a tiebreaking two-run home run against Samsung's changed pitcher right-hander Lee Seung-hyun.

3-3 tie in the top of the seventh inning. Lotte created a chance with leadoff hitter Na Seung-yeop hitting a double. Na Seung-yeop will be replaced by runner Lee Ho-joon. When Yoon Dong-hee hit an infield grounder, pinch runner Lee Ho-joon went to third base. With one out and third base, Roh Jin-hyuk is out with a foul fly to the third baseman.

Lotte took out Son Seong-bin, the ninth batter with two outs and third base, and put forward Jung Hoon as a pinch hitter. Jung-hoon played a persistent game against Samsung's Choi Ji-kwang, who changed again.

Jung-hoon hit a big hit to the right-center fence after a game that went up to eight pitches with consecutive fouls.

The ball seemed to cut through the middle of the right, but Samsung center fielder Kim Ji-chan ran and caught the ball with a jump. However, he couldn't handle the speed and collided strongly with the fence.

A situation that has not been definitely out yet.

Kim Ji-chan focused until the end and caught the ball.

The ball he caught at the moment he collided with the fence came out of his glove. If the ball was missing, it could have been a hit that allowed a run.

Kim Ji-chan checked the ball that escaped out of his glove and quickly tried to catch it with his right hand. Kim Ji-chan, who focused until the end and caught the ball, raised the ball and breathed a sigh of relief.

Kim Ji-chan grabs the ball and confirms it to the referee.

Fly out focusing until the end.

It was an incredible defense that he ran over 30 meters and caught. A flyout that showed his concentration even though he collided with the fence. Samsung overcame the crisis of losing points thanks to Kim Ji-chan's good defense.

For Samsung, the new foreign batter Diaz made the final two-run shot and Kim Jae-yoon finished the first inning neatly in the ninth inning. It won a pleasant 5-3 victory over Lotte. Without Kim Ji-chan's good defense, it was a game that could not be guaranteed to win.

약속의 8회. Diaz made the final two-run shot.

songs@sportschosun.com

Kim Ji-chan, who saved the 'Juggling defense like a circus' team, concentrated on defense that saved a point (Daegu site)

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