Recently, the team’s batting pace has dropped a bit, but if you give strength on the mound like today, I expect batters to find pace again.”메이저놀이터
The KIA Tigers won 2-0 over the Kiwoom Heroes in the 2024 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 13th.
With this, KIA secured a record of 64 wins, 45 losses, and two draws for the season, solidifying its No. 1 position.
KIA’s starting pitcher Nail pitched five innings of four hits, six strikeouts and no runs, securing its 10th win in this season. The bullpen pitcher lineup consisting of Kwak Do-gyu, Jang Hyun-sik, Jeon Sang-hyun and Jeong Hae-young also pitched one inning without allowing any runs.
In the batting lineup, Kim Do-young got on-base with one hit, one walk, and one run, followed by Park Chan-ho and Socrates, each with one hit and one RBI.
“All the pitchers on the mound, from starting pitcher Nail to closing pitcher Jung Hae-young, showed even performance, and we were able to win the honor,” coach Lee Bum-ho said. “I also want to compliment Kim Tae-gun for his seasoned lead. Since Nail has to take the mound twice this week, we replaced the pitcher at an early stage and the results were good. Congratulations on your 10th win.”
“In the top of the fifth inning, Park Chan-ho’s three hits, including a timely hit, succeeded in scoring the first run, and Socrates was able to win the first game of the week with a valuable RBI after two outs in the top of the eighth inning when additional points were needed,” he praised.
He also said, “The team’s batting pace has fallen a bit recently, and if we give it strength on the mound like today, we expect hitters to find pace again.”
Finally, Lee expressed his determination, saying, “All the players did a great job and many away fans came to see us even though it was a weekday game. I will play well tomorrow as well.”