This is MOON's pick! 2 strikeouts in the opening round, Lim Jong-chan, the first solo shot, a reversal
Mar 23, 2025
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Hanwha Eagles' Lim Jong-chan started as the seventh right-handed pitcher in Game 2 of the opening two consecutive games against KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 23rd.
Im Jong-chan played in the same position in the opening game the previous day. After overcoming fierce outfield competition in the offseason, he was selected as the main right fielder by head coach Kim. Director Kim said "I think a lot about it until I decide, but I don't change it well when I decide. Lim Jong-chan and Kim Tae-yeon will continue to play in the outfield in the future."
However, the opening game was sluggish, maybe because he was too nervous. He showed off his strength in defense, but in offense, he came into both at-bats and struck out both. He was replaced by a pinch-hitter during the game.
However, as coach Kim vowed, he returned to the starting lineup on the day. And he clearly made his presence known for his first at-bat.
Lim Jong-chan hit a preemptive solo shot from KT starter Cuevas as the leadoff hitter in the third inning when he was 0-0. Cuevas' first pitch of 146km, hit a fastball in the middle. A very high ball flew to the middle of the right. At first, I thought I'd be caught by a beast. However, the ball continued to stretch slightly over the fence in the middle of the right and became a home run. The distance is 120m.
In response to manager Kim's belief, Im Jong-chan responded with the season's magic trick.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
