Kia Tigers veteran pitcher Yang Hyun-jong (35) made his first start of the season against Lotte in the first game of the 2024 baseball season at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Saturday. He allowed one run (one earned) on five hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings to earn a 2-1 victory. The Tigers were unable to pull out a come-from-behind win, but it was a solid first outing.
The fourth inning was the only triple play. He allowed runners on second and third in the second inning, second and third in the third inning, 토토사이트 and second and third in the fifth inning without allowing a run. However, he gave up back-to-back singles in the top of the sixth inning and was removed from the game after reaching 90 pitches. Lim gave up a run and took the loss.
“My body felt a little dull and it was a little cold. My balance wasn’t the best yet. I tried to throw as many innings as I could with as few pitches as possible. I’m glad I was able to minimize the runs and help the team win. Next time, I’ll try to throw with better balance,” he said after his first start.
The day was highlighted by a subtle nervous battle with outfielder Hwang Sung-bin.
The situation arose after Hwang singled to center field with one out in the top of the fifth inning. Hwang repeatedly faked a ‘steal or not steal’ motion. The umpire’s face hardened and a pitch clock violation occurred. Catcher Kim Tae-gun took the mound. He finished the inning without allowing a run.
After the game, Yang Hyeon-jong coolly revealed his feelings. “It was a momentary ritual and a little nerve-wracking. I thought it was a natural play for Hwang Sung-bin. It’s his job to harass the pitcher and make me shake. I tried to stay as calm as possible. I’m human, so I think it showed in my facial expression,” he explained.
“Last year, the year before, and the year after, if you listen to Lotte seniors, it’s Hwang Sung-bin’s job. If you think negatively, it’s endless. 파워볼실시간 But it’s his trademark to play like that on the ground. I think I need to prepare accordingly so that I don’t get shaken up as much as possible,” he said.