Two consecutive wins with four home runs, KIA manager Lee Bum-ho "Failure to attack Reyes"
Oct 25, 2024
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The KIA Tigers lost for the first time in the Korean Series against the Samsung Lions after two consecutive wins. KIA lost 2:4 in Game 3 of the 2024 Korean Series against Samsung at Lions Park in Daegu on the 25th. While starter Eric Lauer allowed two runs in five innings, Jang Hyun-sik overcame the crisis of additional runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, but Jeon Sang-hyun, who took the mound in relief in the bottom of the seventh inning, bowed his head when he gave up a back-to-back home run to Kim Hun-gon and Park Byung-ho. He chased one run in the top of the sixth inning and one run in the top of the eighth inning, but it was not enough to close the gap when he got four home runs.
As Samsung was decided against the Korean Series, Lee was most concerned about home runs and Rafak (a nickname for Daegu Lions Park). He was most wary of the characteristics of Lions Park, which produces relatively many home runs due to the short fence distance between left and right centers, and the power of Samsung's batters, who made the team's No. 1 home run (185) this season. He raised the mood by taking a pleasant victory in the first and second games, but in the first game in Daegu, he had no choice but to bow his head to a home run. His step toward the V12, which he raised with two consecutive wins, has also slowed down.
-The general evaluation of the game is.
▶The failure to target the Reyes ball is a loss. I should have replaced him in the fifth or sixth inning, but I couldn't. It changed to a change-up pattern, not a body cutter used during the playoffs. I think it was a mistake.
-He said he was okay with a solo home run, but he accumulated a lot.
▶I don't think it's bad to give each home run. I think it's better to give one run with a home run than to give a walk and get consecutive hits. I think the failure to attack Reyes, not a home run, is the loss.
-Jeon Sang-hyun hit home runs on both balls.
▶ In the first game, Jeon Sang-hyun threw so well. I threw close to 30 balls. I don't think the spin itself came out today. I think I should check it out. He is the pitcher in the best condition among bullpen pitchers thrown before closer Jung Hae-young. I'll check it carefully and think about what timing to use it.
-I think the first baseman will continue to worry.
▶ Seo Geon-chang was sent out as a starter in consideration of the operation when getting on base. Lee Woo-sung is not in perfect batting condition. I'm going to think about which player will be better against Won Tae-in tomorrow and then make a lineup.
-Lauer's pitching evaluation is.
▶ Good throw. I thought about two to three runs in five innings and posted it. I think two runs in five innings is okay. I threw it as I expected. He failed to target Reyes and was hit by a home run. Didn't you have no luck?
-Park Chan-ho seems to have a clue to the rebound today.
▶The results of a big game will be determined depending on the condition on the day. He was hitless in the previous two games, but I think he will rebound today. The same goes for other players. Today is the end of the day. Tomorrow is the day game, so I have to rest well today and play well tomorrow.
ppark@sportschosun.com
