Director Ryu Joong-il's loss in the 'Taiwan match'''''
Nov 13, 2024
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South Korea lost 3-6 to Taiwan in the first Group B match of the 2024 WBSC Premier 12 at Taipei Dome on the 13th (Korea time). Starter Ko Young-pyo collapsed with six runs in the bottom of the second inning when he gave up a bases-loaded shot to Cheoncheon Wei and a two-run shot to Cheonjeshuen. After Kim Do-young and Park Do-young's timely hit in the top of the fourth inning, the bullpen blocked additional runs, but suffered a defeat in the top of the seventh inning when Na Seung-yeop's solo shot failed to revive with only three hits (two walks and one out) on the Taiwanese mound. The loss was that he failed to target Taiwanese starter Lin Yu-min, who he met twice at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year.
Coach Ryu said in a post-match press conference, `It's very regrettable that we lost our first game. Ko Young-pyo failed to block the opponent's left-handed line. He threw a changeup with the bases loaded with two outs, but he allowed a big one as he didn't fall. That's a shame", he commented. Regarding the batting performance "The batters are in good condition. The Taiwanese pitchers were good. Both the starter and the bullpen were good. Next time we meet, we have to target it. I'll study it," he replied.
Ryu Joong-il has to fight against Cuba without time to breathe. Cuba, which will meet at the Tianmu Stadium on the 14th, has announced the starting pitcher of Monello, who won 11 games while playing for Softbank in the Japanese professional baseball league. Manager Ryu said, `I don't think there will be much change in the batting order.' But Na Seung-yeop hit a home run today. (Whether to start or not) I will go into the accommodation and think about it. Then "Tomorrow's starter is Kwak Bin. I know that Cuban starting pitcher is a left-hander who plays for Softbank. I'll analyze it by tomorrow morning and target it"I vowed.
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