What is the possibility that Ence, who is behind Son Joo-young as a starter, will take the mound in a surprise bullpen in Game 2?

Oct 15, 2024

The game between KT Wiz and LG Twins in Game 4 of the semi-playoff at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 9th. LG starter Ence is encouraging the fielders after the third inning. Suwon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.09/

Can ENCE, who is behind in the starting lineup for the second game, make a surprise appearance in the middle.

The second round of the playoffs between the Samsung Lions and the LG Twins will be held at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 15th. It's an important game. If Samsung wins, it is more likely to end the series early with two consecutive wins. On the contrary, if LG wins one victory in counterattack, the series atmosphere can change significantly.

There was a variable. Rain. The game was postponed for a day due to rain on the 14th. LG laughed. It was difficult due to the aftereffects of playing until Game 5 of the semi-playoff, but it became a delicious break.

Here's a hidden card. Son Joo-young will take the mound as a starter. Originally, the starter for Game 2 was Ence. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop originally wanted to put Son Joo-young on the mound in Game 2, but he did not recover after pitching in Game 5 of the semi-playoff, so he set the order for Game 2 Ence and Game 3 Son Joo-young. However, the unexpected cancellation of the rain was made, and it was possible to change the card to Son Joo-young while earning a day's time.

Son Joo-young is gaining the absolute trust of coach Yeom by throwing a powerful ball in two semi-playoff games against KT Wiz. LG will take over the game due to the change of selection, which is the point where LG's momentum can be completely saved.

A semi-playoff game between the LG Twins and the KT Wiz at Jamsil Stadium on the 5th. LG Ens is roaring after the first inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.10.05/

There is another variable here. Coach Yeom said 'No comment' on Ence's future starting game. It was that they had not yet decided on the selection of Game 3 and Game 4. There will be an order internally, but it meant that it could not be announced clearly because it did not know how the future series direction would change.

So it can be speculated that Ence may be able to take the mound in Game 2. If Ence is a starter in Game 4, he can pitch one or two innings of the game with the concept of side pitching two days before he starts. On the 9th, he pitched only three ⅓ innings in Game 4 against KT. Since I took five days off, I can fully recover physically. If you look at the two semi-playoff games of Ence, the early part of the game was overwhelming, but it began to hit when the strength fell a little. If you work together, you can take responsibility for one or two innings. Assuming that Yoo Young-chan is not good and Kim Jin-sung is dangerous in a narrow Lions Park, a strong N.S. can be an intermediate alternative. If it ends with Son Joo-young, Ens-Hernandez, it is the best scenario for LG. Coach Yeom said in advance that he can use Hernandez for up to two innings in the second game.

Will manager Yeom take out the N.S. bullpen card.

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What is the possibility that Ence, who is behind Son Joo-young as a starter, will take the mound in a surprise bullpen in Game 2?

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