Will 'Bunt Failure → Reversal Defeat' Shock, KKK Silence, and a timely hit in the 9th inning, which was harsh on 'SAC 1's new big shots in the 3rd year
Will 'Bunt Failure → Reversal Defeat' Shock, KKK Silence, and a timely hit in the 9th inning, which was harsh on 'SAC 1's new big shots in the 3rd year
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Kim Young-woong was given a very important role in the remaining suspended game of the first game of the Korean Series against KIA at Gwangju Champions Field on the 23rd.스포츠토토
With a 1-0 lead, runners on first and second bases with no outs in the top of the sixth inning, a bunt sign came out.
Jeon Sang-hyun, chosen by the KIA bench after much consideration, checked the reaction by taking a motion to check the runner on the second base. Kim Young-woong momentarily exposed himself trying to hold the bat short for a bunt.
He only experienced a sacrifice bunt once during the regular season. However, he had to advance through the risk of force-outs.
Nonetheless, the team cannot afford to make a substitute for the bunt. The opponent, who would clearly notice the plan, would defend against pressure 100 percent. Kim Young-woong, a slugger with a 50-50 chance due to his lack of experience in bunt, was suitable for disrupting opponents.
The first pitch was 143 km fast. He hit the ball like a surprise bunt. However, the ball was too short. It fell in front of catcher Kim Tae-gun.
Throwing the ball to the third base quickly, Samsung allowed the second baseman to force out. After striking out Park Byung-ho, Yoon Jung-bin walked to load the bases with two outs, but Lee Jae-hyun grounded out in front of the pitcher to score no runs. Samsung allowed four runs in the seventh inning, ultimately allowing one to five runs in the first game.
It was a regrettable moment. Pushing the ball with strong force was a burden.
Recalling the situation after the game, Samsung manager Park Jin-man said, "Baseball is a probability battle. We were able to score additional points without a hit in the mid-to-late stages, not in the beginning. As a result, we regret not being able to score additional points due to failure."
After the bunt failure, Kim Young-woong's pressure increased.
From the last at-bat in Game 1 to the fourth at-bat in Game 2, he struck out as many as four, losing his composure in the at-bat. He even made an error due to Kim Sun-bin's deflected hit in the third inning at the shortstop position where he moved in place of Lee Jae-hyun. It was his first time to defend shortstop in a long time, but he made a mistake due to his uncharacteristic attitude.
It is comforting to fill the last at-bat with a timely hit to the right by pulling KIA closer Jung Hae-young's slider with two outs and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the ninth inning, when the team was trailing 2-8.
Disappointment is premature. Unfortunately, such a big failure is also part of the process to become the best player in the league.
Kim Young-woong, who will take a day off and prepare for a counterattack, is expected to give a hope to make up for his team's third game in Daegu on Saturday.