"But we've come all the way here." Lohas, who faltered, can't say he can't do it.
Sep 22, 2024
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KT Wiz's filial foreign hitter Mel Rojas Jr. slowed down a bit in September. Rojas has two homers and a 12-run batting average of 277 (13 hits in 47 at-bats) since September. There are three hitless games.
Although it cannot be said to be very sluggish, it is also true that the overall strength of KT's batters has declined as Rojas' explosive power has subsided somewhat. Except for three hits (two home runs) and five RBIs against NC on the 12th, most of them hit only one hit each. Concerns are deepening as they cannot solve the problem even in the situation of opportunity.
Rojas started as the first hitter against Suwon SSG Landers on the 21st, but bowed his head with no hits, one walk, and one strikeout in four times at bat. KT, which did not have a concentrated hit throughout the game as Rojas was silent, eventually lost 1-4, allowing the sixth-ranked SSG to chase under the chin.
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Still, Rojas is an indispensable key hitter at KT. Coach Lee Kang-chul also said "I can't do it to Rojas." We were able to come this far because Rojas has been good so far."
The first batter has no choice but to take the most at-bats during the game, so there is also a lot of physical burden. But the reality is that there is no suitable replacement. There is no right person more than Rojas for the 'strong leadoff'.
Coach Lee Kang-chul also said, "Where should I put it if it's not No. 1?" (Kim) Min-hyuk is the only hitter who can be replaced by the first hitter."
KT is continuing a precarious five-way race. Rojas' explosive power is clearly needed to revive itself.
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