We've played four games, but there's a pitcher who hasn't even worked up "It's okay if you can't go out as long as you win.""

Oct 28, 2024

KBO League Doosan and KIA match held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 9th. Yoon Young-chul, who is giving a thumbs up to catcher Han Jun-su, who caught Doosan Limos' steal at second base in the fifth inning.. Sports Chosun DB

The KIA Tigers have won three games in the Korean Series. However, there is a pitcher who has not warmed up once during four games.

It's Yoon Young-chul. Yoon Young-chul, who failed to play properly in the second half due to injury, recovered dramatically at the end of the season and even got on board the Korean Series entry. Yoon Young-chul is preparing ahead of the series regardless of the selection or the middle. In short-term games, I don't think the position is important, but I think it's more important to make the best condition. I'm nervous because it's the biggest stage in Korea, but I think it'll be fun to go up on stage," he said, expressing his unique bold determination.

But he didn't have a chance to take the mound. Yoon Young-chul was originally scheduled to wait for the bullpen in Game 1 and 2.

However, the weather has blocked it. Game 1 was stopped due to rain during Samsung's offense in the top of the sixth inning, and two days later, it led to a suspended game, so the bullpen waiting was useless.

If the series went ahead normally, there was a possibility that he would be a starting pitcher for Game 4, but this also disappeared due to a rainstorm. For KIA, James Nail took the mound in Games 1 and 4, and Yang Hyun-jong took the mound in Games 2 and 5. Eric Lauer pitched in Game 3. The rain has rendered the role of '4 starter' useless.

So Yoon Young-chul has yet to take the mound. Yoon Young-chul, who met with reporters ahead of Game 5 on the 28th, said "I haven't warmed up yet."," he said with a smile.

"I didn't feel sorry to see the rain during the first game."Yoon Young-chul said, "It doesn't matter at all if I can't take the mound in the Korean Series. It's most important for the team to win. Even if I can't go out and win, I think I'll be able to get a championship ring and it'll be good," he said, expressing anticipation.

Of course, I'm ready to go out anytime. Yoon Young-chul, who worked so hard in pre-game that he sweated even in the cool weather ahead of Game 5, said, `Let's finish all our team players as soon as possible. I think I only have the idea of ending today (Game 5). Everyone has confidence in themselves."

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