"I'll throw it for sure" Alien of Loyalty, I kept my promise! On the 9th, when will KS take the mound against the No. 1 Futures team?
Oct 08, 2024
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KIA Tigers foreign pitcher James Nail's appearance in the Korean Series is approaching as a reality. Following bullpen pitching and live pitching, he will start a real game inspection, the final stage of his return. If he receives another OK sign, Nail will return to the mound in more than two months, carrying KIA's V12 fate.
Nail will play two innings in a practice game against Sangmu at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 9th. KIA manager Lee Bum-ho said, `We will throw 2-3 innings without any limits on the number of pitches.'
At the team training on the 7th, the nails looked as usual. After completing pitching training in the outfield, he had a heated discussion with his colleague Eric Lauer about how to catch breaking ball pitches in front of the bench.
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It's not just rehabilitation. He supported his teammates who were running the championship race at the end of the pennant race. He threw a surprise first pitch of the home game with an angry body, and accompanied KIA on the road during the Chuseok holiday, which decided to win the regular season. Nails shed tears watching the video of players and fans wishing for recovery after a major injury. "I will throw it in the Korean Series."Beyond his promise to himself, he did not hide his affection and loyalty to the team.
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If Nail gets a passing score in the actual pitching, she is expected to adjust her condition according to the best-of-seven Korean Series schedule. KIA will play the first and second games of the Korean Series in Gwangju from the 21st to the 22nd, and then play the third and fourth games at the home of the playoff winning team from the 24th to the 25th. If the game is not decided in the fourth game, the winner will be determined through Games 5 to 7 in Gwangju for three days from the 27th to the 29th.
Kia's rotation for starting the Korean Series has not been decided yet. Once the playoff opponent is decided, various aspects such as the opponent's record against the pennant race and the actual pitching results during the preparation period for the Korean Series are expected to be considered.
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Sangmu had 70 wins (one draw and 27 losses) in 98 games in the Futures Southern League this season. He ranked first in winning percentage (.722) in both the South and North leagues. How will nails look like against them. Attention from inside and outside KIA is focused on Gwangju.
ppark@sportschosun.com
