Nails shaking their heads, perfectly prepared for the 1st round selection...The sudden raindrops are full of worries.
Oct 21, 2024
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Gwangju Kia Champions Field, where the first game of the 2024 Korean Series between the Samsung Lions and the KIA Tigers will be held. James Nail, who was expected to be a starter in Game 1, came to the ground to check the weather.
Nail, who was drinking coffee leisurely with a smile on her face and fighting with coach Lee Bum-ho, coach Son Seung-rak, and fellow players, opened five fingers and laughed when she saw Kim Do-young. On the previous day's Media Day, when Kim Do-young asked 'How many games do you think you'll go?', he imitated the fact that he opened four fingers and then opened five fingers and changed them to five as soon as he checked the rest of the people.
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It is absolutely advantageous not only for Nail herself but also for KIA to proceed with the first game as scheduled. On the other hand, Samsung can take a delicious break if the first game is canceled.
There has been a rain forecast in Gwangju since the afternoon of this day, but over time, the rain forecast has been pushed back until after 8 p.m. Even if it rains, there is little possibility that the game will be canceled because the amount is not large.
The nail's physical condition is 100% recovered. Nail, who played as KIA's first starter this year, played in 26 games with 12 wins, 5 losses and an ERA of 2.53 (first overall). He suffered a jaw fracture after being hit by a pitch during the game in August, but quickly got on the operating table and returned to the team with miraculous resilience and devoted himself to rehabilitation. After the end of the regular season, he played in two practice games, raising his pitching sense.
Manager Lee Bum-ho said in a media day held on the 20th, `Nail, who had the No. 1 ERA, is the best pitcher this season. "I was worried about Nail and Yang Hyun-jong, but I will send out the nail in the first game and Yang Hyun-jong will play in the second game." Also "Nail, who started pitching a month ago, has no problem at all. I'm 100 percent exercising", he expressed his faith.
cjg@sportschosun.com
