'Do Young, you have to live a sweat~' Now everyone's cheering for the national hitter, the grand slam responsible for the victory, and five RBIs

Nov 15, 2024

On the 14th, the Premier 12 baseball team played against Cuba at Taipei Tiyanmu Stadium in Taiwan. The bases loaded with two outs in the second inning. Kim Do-young hit the bases loaded. Taipei (Taiwan) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.11.14/

Cuba frustrating bases loaded.

[Taipei (Taiwan) = Reporter Song Jeong-heon of Sports Chosun] Kim Do-young finally hit his first Premier 12 home run. He also had a grand slam and two solo shots.

On the 14th, the Premier 12 national baseball team played the second Group B qualifying match against Cuba at Taipei Tianmu Stadium in Taiwan. The national team won 8-4 against Cuba.

The national team made a big inning in the second inning and replaced Cuban starter Livan Moinello. After two outs in the second inning, Moon Bo-kyung hit a double and created a chance. Park Sung-han hit and Choi Won-joon's RBI timely hit followed.

The bases loaded with two outs made by Hong Chang-ki's walk. Shin Min-jae added an RBI with a hit ball. The bases loaded with two outs again. Kim Do-young hit Cuban starter Monello's first pitch and hit a grand slam over the left fence. The moment he was hit, he was so hit that he could feel the home run.

2회 2사 만루. Kim Do-young hit a full base shot against Cuban Moinello.

Kim Do-young's full base shot to answer fans' expectations.

Thanks to Kim Do-young's home run, the national team was able to replace Cuban starter Moello. Monello was a pitcher with great pitching power, with the highest ERA (1.88) in Japanese professional baseball, but it ended with Kim Do-young's KO victory.

Kim Do-young made a fast double in the fifth inning. Kim Do-young hit a short right-handed hit and found out that Cuban defense was not fast, so he ran to second base to make a double. Drastic baserunning was outstanding.

With no runners with one out in the seventh inning with a 7-1 lead, Kim Do-young hit another solo home run against Cuban changed pitcher Pavel Hernandez.

Kim Do-young also showed his concentration in defense. In the second inning, Cuban Drake hit a fastball and caught it sensibly. With no outs and runners on the first and second bases in the fifth inning, he overcame the crisis by catching a fastball like a bullet from Cuba Walters. If the ball was missing, it could have been Cuba's chasing score.

Kim Do-young floats on the ground during the sixth inning of the game.

Kim Do Young taking a break.

Kim Do-young had three hits (full base + double + solo shot) against Cuba, showing a strong five-run performance by himself. He was the best contributor to defeating Cuba.

Kim Do-young also collapsed on the ground while defending in the sixth inning. After stretching his ankle for a while, he continued his defense. Kim Do-young joined the national baseball team immediately after winning the Korean Series. He has not been able to rest and continues to play for the national team.

Baseball fans visiting the stadium and cheering for the national team.

Many baseball fans visit Taiwan to cheer for them.

Fans are worried about Kim Do-young's injury, which they can't rest. He is expressing regret on his face, which has become slim due to the forced army between KIA and the national team. The buzzword 'Doyoung, you have to live a sweat' among KIA fans this season has become a word that all baseball fans can use now.

Kim Do-young, 21, is already on the list of national hitters.

쿠바에 8대 4 승리. National team players sharing the joy of victory after the game.

Kim Do-young sharing the joy of victory with his colleagues.

songs@sportschosun.com