Starting the opening game of the new stadium, did you get a hint?...Ryu Hyun-jin will take care of the final inspection, which was blocked by heavy snow

Mar 18, 2025

The KBO League exhibition game between Lotte and Hanwha at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 13th. Ryu Hyun-jin of the Hanwha Eagles is pitching as a starter. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.03.13/

"It's a shame that the starting pitcher can't throw today."

The Hanwha Eagles were scheduled to play an exhibition game against the Samsung Lions at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 18th. However, Hanwha Life's Ballpark was left in the snow due to heavy snow overnight, and the decision to cancel the snowfall was eventually made.

As the final match of the exhibition game failed, Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon said "It's a pity that the starter couldn't throw it today."I let off the rhyme.

Ryu Hyun-jin is the starting pitcher who will take the mound on the day. On the 13th, he finished his first inspection against the Lotte Giants in Busan with four hits (one home run), one walk, three strikeouts, and two runs in four innings.

Jeon Jun-woo hit a home run, but Ryu Hyun-jin showed not bad overall, throwing up to 147km of pitches. The total number of pitches is 65. Ryu Hyun-jin also said, `It was the first pitch of the trial game, but overall, I'm satisfied.' `I'm satisfied with all the planned pitches and I had good chemistry with catcher Choi Jae-hoon.'

Ryu Hyun-jin continued, `We will further supplement what we need to supplement for the rest of the year and prepare for the season in the best condition"I'm determined.

The KBO League exhibition game between Hanwha and Samsung was scheduled to be held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 18th, but it was canceled due to snowfall due to snowy weather. A panoramic view of Hanwha Life Ball Park in snow. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.03.18/

A situation in which the final inspection failed due to sudden snow. Director Kim said, "(Ryu)Hyunjin is good at controlling, so I think he'll control his condition on his own."I threw more than 60 balls last time, so I thought up to 70 balls this time.", he explained.

Ryu Hyun-jin's appearance failed, but Hanwha's starting pitcher for the opening game also came out to some extent. The KBO League will open on the 22nd. Hanwha will play the opening game against KT Wiz at KT Wiz Park in Suwon. If you threw the ball on this day, you only have three days until the opening game. In fact, it will be difficult to take the mound. Naturally, the home opener against the KIA Tigers on the 28th will also be difficult to take the mound in the rotation.

An exhibition game between SSG Landers and Hanwha Eagles at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 10th. Hanwha Ponce, who doubled down on SSG Park Sung-han with one out and a runner on first base in the bottom of the fourth inning, is delighted. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.03.10/

The likely starter for the opening game is Cody Ponce. On the 16th, he played against the Changwon NC Dinos on the 16th and pitched five innings of four outs, three strikeouts, and six strikeouts, and went nine scoreless innings in two exhibition games. He showed off his strong ball power and stable breaking ball, throwing balls up to 155km/h. KT manager Lee Kang-chul, Hanwha's opening opponent, said "Ponce seems to have the best ball. The form is also so pretty."

Ryan Weiss, who started on the 17th, is also available for the opening game as he has a four-day break on his schedule. Weiss had 12 strikeouts and one run in nine innings in two games, including three hits, three walks and five strikeouts in five innings on the 17th.

Meanwhile, manager Kim expressed regret over the failure of another pitcher to take the mound in real life in addition to Ryu Hyun-jin. Moon Dong-ju was scheduled to take the mound for the third time this day. Moon Dong-joo finished the season early last year due to shoulder pain and has been slowly going through the build-up process. On the 11th and 14th, I scored one scoreless inning and two scoreless innings, respectively.

The KBO League exhibition game between Lotte and Hanwha at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 14th. Hanwha's Moon Dong-ju pitching. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.03.14/

Director Kim said, `I tried to throw more than 30 pitches for Moon Dong-ju, but there was a problem"First of all, I'm going to pitch indoors to some extent. However, it is better to practice baseball in an environment similar to that of a game. It's much better to have a batter in practice than indoors. I don't think I'll throw a lot indoors. They're maintaining their condition, so I think they'll do it accordingly", he explained.

It is regrettable that the pitcher's inspection failed, but he welcomed the part that could prevent the fielder's injury in the cold weather. Coach Kim said, `I was very worried because the players played in bad weather for a few days. I think we should take this opportunity to control the condition of the fielders" he said.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.