In the end, we'll go to PS without foreigners' selection. What we can trust is, "'Korea's most wins in seven years.'" "All focus on the first round of WC."

Sep 30, 2024

A game between Doosan and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 26th. Kwak Bin, who pitched scoreless until the sixth inning, is delighted. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.26/

"Whether KT comes up or SSG comes up, I think they will show good pitching."

The Doosan Bears' plan is over. Doosan, which finished the regular season in fourth place, started a final inspection to prepare for the postseason at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 30th and 1st of last month.

It was a regular season with many twists and turns. Foreign pitchers Raul Alcantara and Brandon Waddell, who started the season together, are not in the entry. Alcantara was released due to injury and sluggishness, and Brandon has been rehabbing since June.

First of all, the result of fourth place was produced. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop said, `Thanks to the players, I'm here. The driving force behind playing baseball after the pennant race is our players' good preparation and hard work. The primary goal has been achieved, but it's really just the beginning. We are a role that helps players do well. I told him to do whatever he wanted."

The fifth-place opponent has yet to be determined. SSG Landers won against Kiwoom Heroes on the 30th, moving up to fifth place with KT Wiz. For the first time in the KBO League, the fifth-place tiebreaker will be held.

A game between Doosan and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 26th. Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop is watching the game. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.26/

Doosan is in a position to thoroughly analyze both teams' power for now, but basically maintain its pace. Coach Lee said, `No matter who comes up, we have to play our baseball that we prepare for. We can play well if we keep our condition, so we don't think it's good to have anyone come up. "

First of all, the starting pitcher in the first round of the wild-card game was selected as Kwak Bin without any unexpected incident. Kwak Bin went 15-9 with a 4.24 ERA in 30 games this season. He finished the season with Won Tae-in (Samsung) as the No. 1 winning pitcher in the KBO League. It is the first Korean player to win multiple games in seven years since Yang Hyun-jong (20 wins) in 2017.

Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop said, `I'm thinking about Kwak Bin. The second game can change fluidly.I thought about it to some extent, but I think it can be changed depending on the results and contents of the game."

Dusan-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 21st. Doosan starter Kwak Bin is pitching. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.9.21/

Last year, Kwak Bin allowed five runs in three ⅔ innings in the wild card game. It suddenly collapsed, hitting two home runs.

Manager Lee said, `If we give up one game first, we will win and lose one game, but we may be at a disadvantage. First of all, I hope Kwak Bin will show a strong performance and overwhelm the opponent"I believe in " (Kwak) Bin. He is the most winning pitcher in Korea this year. Whether KT comes up or SSG comes up, I think he will show good pitching.

Kwak Bin said "The first thing is not to give a score. It would be nice to throw a lot of innings, but autumn baseball is a one-off game. It's the first thing not to give a score. A lot of innings can be played even if they give you a score,' he said, vowing to pitch with all his might.

Manager Lee also expected Kwak Bin to perform, but since it is a short-term match, "All the players are preparing for now.", signaling an all-out war.

Doosan starter Balazovic is pitching hard in a game between Doosan and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 22nd. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.22/

The entry plan has also been finalized. The final evaluation for the final entry was made against Changwon NC on the 28th of last month. In particular, he tried to use the bullpen by putting foreign pitcher Jordan Balazovic as his second pitcher. At that time, Balazovic gave hope and worry at the same time by striking out two hits and striking out two in one inning. Manager Lee said, `I decided to use Valazovic as an intermediate pitcher.'

As for the specific appointment plan "I think I should discuss it with the pitching coach. Ballazovic's main weapon is a fast ball. I have a ball that I can press with my power, but I'm not the type to get hit so much when I have control. However, as the ball control moves back and forth, there are many balls that are concentrated in the middle. It seems that the slugging rate has increased even after catching 2S. In that regard, pitching coaches, battery coaches, and power analysts are trying to prepare well.'

Dusan Brandon is throwing a bullpen session in a game between Kiwoom and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 3rd. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.08.03/

Brandon, who has been out since June due to injury, is currently on a 35m catch. It does not appear in the wild card, but if the series gets longer, there is a possibility of returning. Manager Lee said, `I wish we could throw the ball now and come back from our point of view, but the player's own body comes first. Brandon's arm comes first. I'm going to personally check while looking at the team situation. However, now that I throw a 35m ball, I think it will take time. "

Manager Lee said, `If you go up the wild card, LG is waiting. I think I need to prepare more while looking at the data. First of all, I'll put all the focus on the first wild card game. If you concentrate on each game and the results come out and go up, I will decide the entry again. What matters is Wednesday (Wildcard Game 1)," he said, vowing to win.

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In the end, we'll go to PS without foreigners' selection. What we can trust is, "'Korea's most wins in seven years.'" "All focus on the first round of WC."

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