I'll win the opening game for sure The style is clear to be the left-winger who will make LG cry, but the opponent's record is Young
Mar 17, 2025
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The Lotte Giants will play two consecutive games against the LG Twins for the opening of the 2025 season. It's an away game in Jamsil.
Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung predicted ace Barnes early on as the starting pitcher for the opening game. It is already in its fourth year in Korea, and it is said that it was in very good condition in spring camp and exhibition games this year. On top of that, Davison, a new foreign pitcher, has good pitching, but it was difficult to boldly start the opening game because he was not yet used to Korean baseball.
Barnes will start the opening game for the first time in three years since his debut in the KBO League in 2022. "I'm so honored to be able to start the opening game on behalf of the team," Barnes said. I'm looking forward to the opening game."The opening game is more important than any other game. I definitely want to win the first game. For the team..." he said emphatically.
Finally, Barnes said, `I believe that if the team wins the first game, we will have a good season. I will prepare well so that all the players can win together" expressed his determination.
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So he showed a weak side to left-handed pitchers. It was especially weak for pitchers who threw the ball in a three-quarter style and had pitches that bent or fell outside of left-handed hitters. Benjamin (former KT), who left the KBO League, and Heyesus, who moved to KT this season, are representative.
Barnes also fits this type. Barnes is not an orthodox style either. Both ball control and breaking ball are good. However, the pre-LG sample is compared with the two mentioned above. The 2022 season was not bad with two wins and two losses and a 3.09 ERA in four games, but the 2023 season had three losses and a 7.64 ERA in four games. LG's winning season.
Only one game was thrown last season. However, he was anxious with three runs after hitting two home runs in six ⅓ innings. It's not enough to have the title of the LG killer.
Will Lotte be able to win the opening game with Barnes at the forefront. First of all, it's been a long time since Jamsil took the mound itself. Coincidentally, he did not pitch in a single game in Jamsil last season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
