"I can throw it in the bottom of the sixth inning right now." Blue blood gave everything to win

"I can throw it in the bottom of the sixth inning right now." Blue blood gave everything to win

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Won Tae-in (24), the ace of blue blood of the Samsung Lions, started against the KIA Tigers in Game 1 of the "2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League" postseason Korean Series held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on the 21st. On the day, Won showed off his perfect pitching with two hits, two outs and three strikeouts in five innings. However, as the game was declared suspended due to rain, Won's good pitching show was also forced to end. With only 66 pitches, he was able to complete the game. Won Tae-in ended his first appearance in the Korean Series due to disappointment.

In fact, it rained in the Gwangju area even before the game. The KBO decided on a rainy day once. The first game of the Korean Series, which was originally scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m., started about an hour late. However, the raindrops continued to thicken, and the game was stopped during the top of the sixth inning. I waited for nearly 40 minutes for the rain to stop, to no avail. Eventually, the suspended game was declared at 10:07 p.m.먹튀검증

Samsung, which had been on the rise, was unable to continue its good trend. At the top of the sixth inning, Samsung successfully replaced James Nail, the starting pitcher of Kia, who boasted strong pitching. Kim Heon-gon, the leadoff hitter, hit a solo shot, and Lewin Diaz, the follow-up hitter, walked to get on base. KIA immediately started the bullpen session, but Samsung set the table at the first and second bases with no outs when Kang Min-ho drew a walk to Jang Hyun-sik. The game was then suspended at Kim Young-woong's at-bat.

As the game did not resume and suspended was declared, Won Tae-in's first game was also over. Won Tae-in was showing the overwhelming pitching of the KIA lineup, so it is more regrettable.

With the game being canceled due to ground conditions, Won told reporters the following day (Sept. 22), "I was really disappointed that the game was declared suspended. I was in good condition and pitched well as I thought. I also had confidence that I would be able to throw a memorable pitch in my baseball life. I was sad that the game ended like that. I think it was more so because our team brought the mood."

However, Won is taking a positive view of the situation. As he is scheduled to start Game 4 and Game 7, he will be able to aim for quality pitching in Game 4. Moreover, as the game was postponed due to rain, he was given four days of rest. Won also expressed confidence, saying that he is in a physical condition capable of playing three games in the Korean Series, and that he will give everything to win the title.

Won said, "I'm ready even if you tell me to throw the ball again from the sixth inning. I'm ready to give my all. Game 4 will allow me to take the mound after a four-day break. On the better side, I saved the number of pitches I pitched, and since I can take the mound after a good rest, I think I can prepare better for Game 4. If Game 7 continues, I will do so if I wait in the bullpen as well as in the starting lineup. My physical condition is that good. I am in a lot of pain, but I don't know when I will have another chance to win. I really don't want to miss it. Not only me but all of my team's players are displaying their fighting spirit," expressing strong aspiration to win the title.

This season, Won Tae-in played 159 ⅔ innings in 28 games and recorded 15 wins, 6 losses and an ERA of 3.66. He has become the ace in the KBO league as he became the king of multiple wins for the first time in his career. His performance continued in the postseason. Won Tae-in, who started against the LG Twins in Game 2 of the playoffs at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 15th, pitched well with seven hits, two walks, three strikeouts and one run in six ⅔ innings.

Won said, "I have been leading the team as the first starter in Korea for several years. However, I have never demonstrated my capability on a big stage yet. I thought it was a really new opportunity for me. I feel proud because I have proved that I am strong on the big postseason stage. Looking back, I have pitched well in big games while playing baseball. I was confident again this time. I feel great because the game is going well as I thought."

Analysts also say that postponing the game due to rain is beneficial to Kia. However, Won has a different view. The game was also canceled at the playoff against LG due to rain, which led to predictions that the team would have an advantage in the series because it had time to recover its stamina. However, Samsung had three wins and one loss to advance to the Korean Series.

Won said, "We are reversing all evaluations. We are thinking in a better way. Many experts expected LG to win in the playoffs as well. They also said LG is more advantageous when it rains. But we reversed everything. It is better that such evaluation can put more pressure on the opposing team. We will reverse all evaluations and win as we always have done."