'Samsung's bad luck is KIA's luck. Unprecedented suspension, extreme anger and relief from the head coach
Oct 22, 2024
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The atmosphere of both the KIA Tigers and the Samsung Lions was opposite as if they were looking in a mirror.
It was a regrettable scene for Samsung. Regardless of the results of the first game, it was a decision that could change the overall game of the series.
Samsung's ace and Won Tae-in, who was the best pitching in the first game, can no longer take the mound. Until the fifth inning, Won Tae-in had two hits, four outs, and three strikeouts.
a situation in which the fifth inning was finished with only 66 pitches. If the game continued, it could have played at least six times and at least seven times. However, as the suspension was decided as a result of unreasonable enforcement of the game, the forced steel plate was inevitable.
Samsung manager Park Jin-man also had a hard time holding back his anger. Even he, who rarely shows his emotions, complained about the enforcement of the U.S.-China game.
Coach Park said, `It's very embarrassing because there are situations that don't happen well even during the season. These days, it's much more intelligent (weather), and I've been worried about that since the beginning. I was worried about getting cut off in the middle after using the starting pitcher, but that's a shame."
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Coach Park said "Won Tae-in was pitching really well today. The number of pitches as well. There are a lot of things I'm disappointed in in that regard." As for the pitching management the next day, "First of all, I have to go in and think about it and discuss it, but first of all, Won Tae-in has a situation where he can't use it. Because the home run cut it off when the flow came over to us. It's a shame for the offense, too" he vented.
On the other hand, KIA manager Lee Bum-ho talked the exact opposite of Park.
Coach Lee predicted that the game tomorrow will help us, saying "It's a good thing for us"
Then "The players said let's be calm today, but since it was the first game, I could see that they were nervous. I also saw some excitement"With today's opportunity, I think I'll have a sense of the game, and I think I'll be able to prepare as if I'm playing the second game."I welcomed the suspended decision.
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"First of all, I think we need to think about whether to send a strong pitcher to Kim Young-woong or a player with a good bunt defense. "I'm thinking of consulting with the coaching staff," Lee said. "Won Tae-in is the king of many wins. I thought it would be difficult to target easily. It looked quite good in terms of pitch as well. As he only threw once in the playoffs, he expected that he would be in good condition today, his second appearance. Fortunately, Won Tae-in will not be able to come forward tomorrow. Our hitters were strong in Samsung's bullpen, so I have high expectations." He welcomed Won Tae-in's forced steel plate and expressed hope for a bullpen match.
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According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), rain is also predicted in Gwangju from the morning of the 22nd. At 4 p.m., when KBO is scheduled to resume suspended games, it is expected to rain a lot of 1mm per hour.
A KBO official said "If the game fails to continue while playing in the bottom of the sixth inning, the game is established and ended with a rainfall cold."
In the end, if it rains again at the time the game resumes on the 22nd, and Samsung blocks KIA's attack in defense in the bottom of the sixth inning, the possibility of a rainfall cold win cannot be ruled out.
Fighting against the weather, not the opponent. The competition between the two teams' benches is expected to become more complicated.
hschung@sportschosun.com
