The team’s first QS pitching in 362 days comes at a critical juncture. Choi Seung-yong, Doosan’s left-hander, took the mound as the starting pitcher against Kia, and led the team to four consecutive wins with his best pitching this season. With Choi’s good pitching, Doosan can hold three consecutive games against LG, hoping to become the third place winner.먹튀검증
Choi started the game against KIA in Jamsil on Wednesday and garnered his first win of the season by allowing three runs in six innings. He allowed two runs including a triple by Kim Do-young, the first batter, in the top of the first inning, and was hit by Socrates with a 135-meter-long-distance homer in the fourth inning, but he did not feel intimidated and threw his own ball. He allowed only one walk while garnering four hits, finishing the sixth inning with 73 pitches. Choi’s QS pitching is the first in 362 days since the game against Kiwoom in Jamsil on October 3 last year.
Looking back, it was a season that had many twists and turns. He continued to display good pitching in the second half of last year, and became a member of the national team for the first time in his career at the Asian Baseball Championship in November. He had high expectations for this season more than anyone else. However, unexpected bad luck hit him. Due to fatigue fracture, he couldn’t participate in the training camp and had to devote himself to long rehabilitation. He only took his first mound on July 28 for half of this season. He planned to end his return season with a bullpen, but suddenly had to take on a starting role as the team’s starting pitchers had holes in succession. Hence, it was difficult conditions for him to display his skills and capabilities. Prior to the day, Choi had only a 7.31 ERA during 16 innings in 10 outings including four starts. Even though he was a starter, he rarely passed the third inning, and the four innings (two lost points) against NC on April 29 was the longest innings he played this season.
After the game, Choi smiled for the first time in a long time. “I started the season a little late due to injury, but I’m happy that my team could be of help to me,” he said. As he threw only 73 pitches through the sixth inning, he could have thrown more than that. Up until the day, Choi had six innings in a single game. If he had just one more out count, he would set a new record.
Choi Seung-yong said, “I had a desire,” but added, “The coach told me to stop here because I have to start again on Tuesday (24th) after a four-day break, and I haven’t even prepared as a starting pitcher this year.” Choi Seung-yong said, “Compared to when I first came to the first team, I think my balance is coming back little by little now,” adding, “I was in a hurry (rehabilitation period), but I waited with a comfortable mind as much as possible with the idea of making sure and going up.”
Lee Seung-yeop, who had been waiting for Choi’s return throughout the season, also praised him, saying, “I did my part 100 percent as a starting pitcher. This season’s first quality start came at a time when the team needed it.”
Although the gap was long and the return was delayed, Choi Seung-yong is gradually finding his pace. Compared to last year’s best, he said his physical condition seems to have risen to a close level. If Choi Seung-yong plays an active role in the fall stage, he will be able to clean up the regret of his long absence this season.