Ryu gave 13 runs and 12 earned runs in two games. This is the result of Ryu Hyun-jin (37) of the Hanwha Eagles in recent games. The game in which Ryu collapsed due to a rough hit continues for two consecutive games.
At the game against KT on June 31, Ryu had 12 hits, one homer, one walk, three strikeouts and six runs (five earned) during five innings. However, his batting lineup exploded on the day. He allowed seven runs and Ryu was able to secure his sixth win (seven losses) this season.
Ryu seemed to be getting compensated for the first time in a long time because he pitched well but failed to receive scoring assistance in many previous games. I thought it was just one sluggish game.
However, Ryu Hyun-jin collapsed again at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 7th. In five innings, he gave up 12 hits, one homer, two walks, three strikeouts, and seven runs.스포츠토토
Hanwha’s batting lineup, which has been in a upbeat mood recently, beat Samsung’s starting pitcher Baek Jeong-hyeon to score four points from the first inning, reassuring Ryu. Choi Jae-hoon’s two-run homerun also hit a homerun in the fourth inning.
If Ryu had pitched as usual, he would have been able to become the winning pitcher without difficulties. However, Ryu gave up as many as six runs in the fifth inning. After a double by Kim Hyun-joon, he gave up an infield single to Kim Heon-gon, and was in danger of hitting the second and third bases. Koo Ja-wook hit a change-up on the sixth pitch, and Kang gave up a point, and Kang Min-ho also had a two-run double. Ryu, who had a lot of thoughts, violated the pitch clock before dealing with Kim. Ryu, who had his first change-up and second fastball cut off, threw a 144 km fastball on the third pitch, which Kim Young-woong threw off the fence. Ryu also had his follow-up hitter Lee Sung-kyu double. He seemed to take a breather by catching Park Byung-ho with a ground ball to the third base, but Lee Jae-hyun hit a timely hit to the left. It was a moment when the game was overturned 6-7 with a 6-1 lead.
Hanwha operated the bullpen from the sixth inning, but could not prevent additional runs in the second half of the game and lost 6-10.
Despite losing the game to Ryu, who is known as a must-win card, it was a big shock. As the heat wave hit baseball stadiums across the country in August, pitchers often collapsed. However, Ryu’s collapse is a bit different. He conquered the KBO League before leaving for the U.S. professional baseball league, and this season is the first year since his return to the KBO league.
Even after the season’s opening, it took Ryu more time than expected to win. He posted two losses and an 8.36 ERA in three games since the season’s opening, which was disappointing for Ryu. In addition, in two of his three games, he failed to complete five innings.
Former manager Choi Won-ho, who led Hanwha at the time, as well as baseball experts believed that Ryu Hyun-jin has not yet risen enough to play.
Ryu underwent Tommy John surgery in his left elbow in June 2022. Although he returned to the mound in August last year, this is the first time that he has played a game since the opening of the season. Most people agreed that Ryu will be able to resolve the issue once he strengthens his physical strength. As expected, Ryu has gradually gained pace. He allowed five or more runs in only three games.
In recent games, however, the situation is slightly different from how he had difficulties in the early days of the season. Ryu, who played in every starting rotation, appears to be exhausted from the heat. That’s why he often gets hit by intensive hitting.
Hanwha may consider resting, but the bench is not relaxed. Hanwha, which is ranked eighth, is five games apart from SSG, which is ranked fifth. Since the batting lineup is so strong these days, we need to narrow the gap as much as possible by riding the mood.