Seven years ago 'That scene' re-enactment? V12 is only one step away from starting Game 5

Oct 27, 2024

The second game of the Korean Series between Samsung and KIA at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 23rd. Yang Hyun-jong, who pitched one run until the fifth inning, is happy with his fist. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.10.23/

The second game of the Korean Series between Samsung and KIA at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 23rd. Yang Hyun-jong, who allowed an RBI single to Kim Hyun-joon with one out and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the sixth inning, greets the crowd as he comes down the mound. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.10.23/

KIA Tigers with only one step left in V12, and Game 5 starter is 'Great Pitcher'.

KIA manager Lee Bum-ho predicted Yang Hyun-jong as the starting pitcher for Game 5 of the 2024 Korean Series at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 28th. Yang Hyun-jong started Game 2 on the 23rd and became the winning pitcher with eight hits and two runs (one earned run) in five ⅓ innings.

KIA, which is leading the series with 3 wins and 1 loss, can reach the V12 by adding one more win in Gwangju.

Yang Hyun-jong takes the mound at the moment of victory again for the first time in seven years. In Game 5 of the 2017 Korean Series against the Doosan Bears, the team decided on V11 by taking a surprise relief appearance in the bottom of the ninth inning and taking saves.

In this Korean series, we cannot catch an out count that determines the championship like we did seven years ago. However, the responsibility has become even greater as a starting pitcher who lays the groundwork for the team's victory.

Yang Hyun-jong had a brilliant season than anyone else.

A match between the KIA Tigers and the Samsung Lions in Game 2 of the Korean Series at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 23rd. KIA Yang Hyun-jong is pitching hard. Gwangju = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.23/

The second game of the Korean Series between Samsung and KIA at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 23rd. KIA starter Yang Hyeon-jong is pitching. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.10.23/

He has been reborn as a man of record this season. He ranked first in the KBO League with the most strikeouts (2,076), and ranked second in the most wins (179 wins) and most innings (2,503 ⅔ innings). He proved to be a symbol of consistency, achieving 170 innings for 10 consecutive years. In the second game of the Korean Series, he became a winning pitcher at the age of 36 years, 7 months, and 22 days, setting a record for the oldest starting win among Korean players. If he becomes a winning pitcher again in Game 5, he can break his record.

Yang Hyun-jong was prepared for the selection of Game 5 early on. "If James (Nail) takes the mound in Game 4, I'll have to prepare for Game 5. It won't be a series that can afford. We need to catch a game that we can catch as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, Samsung's choice on the brink is 'left Seung-hyun'.

3rd playoff game between LG and Samsung at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 17th. Lee Seung-hyun, who took the mound at first base with no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning, is pitching. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.10.17/

Samsung manager Park Jin-man chose left-hander Lee Seung-hyun as the starter for Game 5 of the Korean Series. Lee Seung-hyun took the mound in relief in the first game, which resumed two days after being declared a suspended game due to rain on the 21st, and allowed one hit and one walk (one walk) in one inning. Coach Park had prepared for Game 5 without taking the mound at the match point in Game 4. Hwang Dong-jae, who started the second game, and Park, who was agonizing over him, eventually chose to lean on Lee Seung-hyun's arm.

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Seven years ago 'That scene' re-enactment? V12 is only one step away from starting Game 5

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