"We played just four games." Koo Ja-wook steps on KS again after 9 years "I want to do it with the players"
Oct 20, 2024
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Several emotions, including joy, emotion, relief, gratitude, and pride, were released at the same time in the voice. I don't think there are any players who have watched Game 4 of the playoffs under tension.
Koo Ja-wook, who was named the monthly MVP in September and October with 29 out of 30 press votes, hit three hits (one home run) in four at-bats in the first round of the PO, and in the second round, he hit a hit in the bottom of the first inning and stole second base, showing good condition. However, he hurt his knee when sliding to second base, and eventually limped off on Diaz's double and headed straight to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with fine ligament damage. Koo Ja-wook, who left for Japan on the 16th, received treatment, and returned home in much better condition on the 18th, waited for a substitute in Game 4 on the 19th.
He can't run because his injury can worsen, but he can hit, so he can at least make a substitute in a situation where he needs one point. Will the player have to wait and see because he cannot play due to injury. In addition, the batting line is being blocked by the opposing pitcher. However, Kang Min-ho's solo shot exploded and Samsung was given a ticket to the Korean Series. When Kang Min-ho hit a home run, tears were seen in Koo Ja-wook's eyes.
Koo Ja-wook said after the game that he was very nervous and nervous because he couldn't leave the game. There were so many touching moments"Minho was not getting hit, but I believed he would hit it today.", expressing his gratitude to Kang Min-ho.
I prepared for a pinch-hitter. "I kept holding the bat and prepared not to lose my senses."Koo Ja-wook smiled, saying, `I gave the score first, so I cheered hard because there was no situation to go out.'
It is the first Korean series in nine years since he reached the Korean Series in 2015, when he was in the first team. Koo Ja-wook, who performed his first Korean series under prominent seniors such as Lee Seung-yeop, Choi Hyung-woo, Park Seok-min, Chae Tae-in, and Jin Gap-yong as the youngest at the time, will now play his second Korean series in the position of leading young juniors as a senior.
But the knee is in trouble.
Koo Ja-wook said, `I was very nervous at the time and I was just trying to follow the seniors. It's changed a lot now. I have a lot of desire to try it with the players. "I just want to help the team because my knees get better. I hope your knee is okay. I'll do ice packs every night, and I'll do my best to get better"I'm determined.
There is definitely a desire to win. Koo Ja-wook will be able to show a more energetic and relaxed appearance as he came in second place"I think the KIA will be underperforming right now. I think we played four games, just right. I think I'm going to do a confident swing, a confident pitch," he said, trusting his colleagues.
indyk@sportschosun.com
