Won Tae-in, who has been brought down by rain, can KIA turn the tables? Director Lee Beom-ho "Good situation will be made"
Oct 21, 2024
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With Game 1 of the Korean Series suspended due to the unprecedented suspended game declaration, KIA Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho vowed to turn the tables.
Game 1 of the 2024 Korean Series between the Samsung Lions and the Kia Tigers at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 21st was declared a suspended game in the top of the sixth inning.
The match, which was originally scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m., began at 7:36 p.m. after a 66-minute delay due to rain. In the top of the sixth inning, Samsung made the first run with a superior solo shot by leadoff batter Kim Hun-gon, continuing its chances with no outs and runners on the first and second bases with consecutive walks. However, at 9:24 p.m., the referee declared the suspension of the game. While the thick rain did not stop, the suspended game was finally declared at 10:09 p.m. The postponed game will resume at 4 p.m. before the second game of the Korean Series on the 22nd.
If the first game between the two teams, which will begin at 4 p.m. on the 22nd, ends before 5:30 p.m., the second game will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the same day as scheduled. However, if it ends after 5:30 p.m., the second game will be held an hour after the end of the game. The overtime rules for Game 1 declared suspended games are the same. However, rain is also predicted on the 22nd, so it is unclear whether it will be held normally.
KIA, which resumes the game with runners on first and second bases with no outs while trailing 0-1, has to prevent a run and try to tie or turn the game around in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Samsung has no choice but to replace Won Tae-in, who started on the day, ahead of the end of the sixth inning.
The key is how to target the Samsung bullpen, which will succeed Won Tae-in.
Manager Lee said "Today, the players said to do it calmly, but since it was the first game, I could see he was nervous. I also saw some excitement"With today's opportunity, I think I'll have a sense of the game, and I'll be able to prepare as if I'm playing the second game. If we prepare well for what we lacked today, we will have a good situation tomorrow."
First of all, it's urgent to prevent the situation in the top of the sixth inning.
Manager Lee said, `First of all, I think we need to think about whether to send a strong pitcher to Kim Young-woong or a player with a good bunt defense. I'm thinking of consulting with the coaching staff." As for starter James Nail's pitch "Too well pitched. I think the pitching after 60 was also good in terms of ball power. I thought I'd let him throw one more inning. I tried to change it when there was a crisis, but I don't think I need to mind because the batter hit it well. As much as I've found my form, I look forward to better pitching." As for the part that failed to target Won Tae-in "He is a pitcher with many wins. I thought it would be difficult to target easily. It looked quite good in terms of pitch as well. Since he only threw once in the playoffs, he expected to be in good shape today, his second appearance"It's fortunate that Won Tae-in will not be able to come forward tomorrow. Our batters are strong in Samsung's bullpen, so I have high expectations."
The game was raining even before the start. Manager Lee said, `It's not up to us to hold the games. It's up to the KBO and the referee team, and I think we should follow that opinion. "I think today's game will lead to a good impact on our players."
Gwangju = Reporter Park Sang-kyung ppark@sportschosun.com
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