'Two runs in five innings' Second Army in a day → 'ERA 7.88' 34-year-old Jung Chan-heon's future is
Aug 23, 2024
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He pitched hard in his first comeback match in 22 days. However, he was immediately excluded from the first team entry.
Kiwoom Heroes will play the first game of the weekend series against the LG Twins at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 23rd.
What is the future of Kiwoom Heroes Jung Chan-heon (34). Jung Chan-heon was replaced after starting the game against KT Wiz at KT Wiz Park in Suwon the previous day and allowing two runs on six hits (homer) in five innings.
There were only 72 pitches. It was enough to take another inning, but Kiwoom Bench chose to replace it. Kiwoom lost 2-3 in the sixth inning when second pitcher Kim Sun-ki allowed Hwang Jae-kyun to score the winning shot.
Before the game, Kiwoom canceled Jung Chan-heon from the first-team entry and registered another veteran Lee Hyung-jong instead. Kiwoom manager Hong Won-ki, who met before the game, said "It's not an entry adjustment but rather as planned. Although Jung Chan-heon threw well with the least number of runs, Lee Hyung-jong is also adapting well to the game in the second division and called up in terms of giving him a chance to show something with less than 30 games left."
Jung Chan-heon is battling back injuries throughout his career. The game against KT was Jung Chan-heon's fourth appearance this year and filled the first five innings.
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"I originally ordered KT to take the mound because of its good performance…There was also Jang Sung-woo's home run, and out of 15 out-counts, there were about 10 positive hits. There were few runs, but it was a game with a lot of luck. There were a lot of hitters in front of the fielder. It's a secret that the starting pitcher who will enter the position is."
Manager Hong Won-ki said, `The reality is that there are no pitchers with enough control to start in the first-team practice except for the first-team selection rotation. When those players come out, the fielders get tired, and it's hard to win the game"First of all, there is nothing wrong with Jeong Chan-heon's physical condition. We'll give him another chance to take the mound later in September."
"He is the last player in his life to have surgery. He went through more difficult rehabilitation than anyone else. I'm also careful with my players. It's a relief that once you've thrown it, there's nothing wrong."
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"He worked harder and harder than anyone else all winter. I feel sorry for my team and colleagues. I think you know the importance of this call-up yourself."
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