"Reyes 200 hits → Kim Do-young's 40th home run challenge? I won't avoid it" Lonely head coach's last concern

Sep 27, 2024

'Reyes 200 hits → Kim Do-young's 40th home run challenge? I won't avoid it' Lonely head coach's last concern
A match between the Samsung Lions and the KIA Tigers at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 1st. Kim Do-young, who scored during KIA Choi Hyung-woo's timely hit with two outs and a runner on first base in the top of the fifth inning, is sharing a high five. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.09.01/



'Reyes 200 hits → Kim Do-young's 40th home run challenge? I won't avoid it' Lonely head coach's last concern
A game between Doosan and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 26th. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Reyes hit an RBI double with two outs and a runner on second base, recording 198 hits for the season. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.26/
'Reyes 200 hits → Kim Do-young's 40th home run challenge? I won't avoid it' Lonely head coach's last concern
In the 2024 KBO All-Star Game held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 6th, Nanum All-Star KIA Kim Do-young hits a double and spreads a placard in the top of the first inning. Incheon= Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2024.07.06/
"The selection for the KIA Tigers match on the 30th is still undecided. But I won't avoid it."

Fall baseball has been frustrated. The only thing left is to watch the 'party of others'.

But my pride as a professional remains. This is the last concern of the acting coach, who eliminated the team that was beaten and hurt.



On the 27th, the NC Dinos canceled foreign pitchers Hart and Yokishi, and registered pitchers Jeon Lugun and Jeon Sa-min.

Acting NC Dinos coach Gong Pil-sung, who met at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the same day, said "Heart is not feeling well. He wanted a break rather than a title challenge", he explained.



'Reyes 200 hits → Kim Do-young's 40th home run challenge? I won't avoid it' Lonely head coach's last concern
A match between the Samsung Lions and the KIA Tigers at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 31st. KIA Kim Do-young is preparing for the game. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.08.31/
The selection for Gwangju on the 30th has not been decided yet. There is no pitcher to throw. "I have to throw it," he said with a smile. "Why do fans want to see players like Shin Young-woo and Kim Hwi-gun?" But I'm not ready yet. It's not a situation where we have to do a first-team test. First of all, I'm trying to give pitchers a full experience in the first team."

"In general, the pitch in the first and second teams is the difference between heaven and earth," he said. "On the other hand, Lim Sang-hyun is really amazing. The fighting spirit on the mound is also intense."



Most of the rankings have been decided except for the 5th place fight between SSG and KT. What's left is Lotte Reyes' new record of 202 hits and KIA Kim Do-young's 40 (homer)-40 (stealing) challenge.

Acting President Gong Pil-sung said, "'Pitchers won't try not to hit a home run by Kim Do-young.'" Pitchers shouldn't think that way. You have to actively stick to it. It's best to catch, and if you get hit, you can't help it."

'Reyes 200 hits → Kim Do-young's 40th home run challenge? I won't avoid it' Lonely head coach's last concern
A game between Doosan and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 26th. Lotte Reyes is delighted after hitting a hit in the bottom of the first inning with one out. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.26/
Citing the examples of Moon Dong-hwan (Lee Seung-yeop's 43rd permit) in 1999 and Lee Jung-min (Lee Seung-yeop's 56th permit) in 2003, he said "Fans come to the scene expecting to be hit, but they can't do it, and I can't do it if they tell me to play, but I can't help it, but there's no reason to avoid it" It can be an opportunity for players to grow as well." Shouldn't we play against top-class players who have become sharp. If you win, you will have confidence, and if you don't, it will be an opportunity to try harder. There, the players who succeed and the players who fail are divided."



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