For the first time in history, the interview came from behind to win after striking out, and why did head coach Kim Tae-hyung shout the bases-loaded strikeout Jang Doo-sung first?

Jun 12, 2025

A game between Doosan and Lotte at Jamsil Stadium on the 7th. Jang Doo-sung, who hit an RBI triple in the third inning with one out, third base. Jamsil=Song Jeong-heon, reporter song@sportschosun.com/2025.06.07/

"Doo Sung did a great job. "

Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 12th, when the last three consecutive games between Lotte Giants and KT Wiz will be held during the week. Ahead of the game, Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung put his name 'Jang Doo-sung' in his mouth.

Lotte won a dramatic 4-3 victory over KT a day earlier. Reyes succeeded in turning the tables in the eighth inning by defeating KT's strongest closer Park Young-hyun.

Jang Doo-sung struck out Park Young-hyun, who came up as a substitute in a one-out full base chance before Reyes hit. But why did Kim praise Jang Doo-sung, not Reyes.

There was a reason. Because it was a strikeout worth a thousand dollars. You can ask what strikeouts are worth. However, Jang Doo-sung's strikeout was definitely an out that would not be strange even if he was selected for the `Best Strikeout of the Year' award.

Jang Doo-sung did not feel discouraged and turned the bat against Park Young-hyun, who only looked at the center and threw a straight ball. Park Young-hyun's ball, which continues to pitch all-out to strike out, was cut off. It was persistent. Park Young-hyun also clenched his teeth and threw it, but the continuous cut only gave me strength. In the end, he struck out on a breaking ball in the 11th pitch.

KBO League Lotte and LG match held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 21st. Lotte's Jang Doo-sung hit a timely RBI single in the fourth inning. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.05.21/

However, Park Young-hyun's power was too weak in the match against Jang Doo-sung. He then gave up a straight walk to Ko Seung-min, who appeared. In addition, he had a ball count fight against Reyes, threw a change-up, and made a perfect hit. It was clear that Jang Doo-sung's persistent fighting spirit served as the foundation for victory.

Director Kim said, `I think Jang Doo-sung has risen to a certain level. It came up a lot to call it a sparkle. I was in the middle of the game, but I wondered if my pace was slightly off. I couldn't even see the ball. But after overcoming that, the pace comes up again. Hwang Sung-bin is filling the void so well. Even if Hwang Sung-bin returns, the calculation will be made including Jang Doo-sung. I didn't expect to be this good. You're doing so well" he complimented.

Jang Doo-sung, who met before the game, said "I don't know why I'm interviewing him after striking out."," he said with a smile. Jang Doo-sung thought he had to score at least one point because he had a big chance. As I kept cutting my hair, I got a little bit of timing. "I hit Park Young-hyun's ball at the beginning of the season, and I had experience hitting Doosan's Kim Taek-yeon's ball at Jamsil last weekend, which helped me."

On being reborn as Lotte's new leadoff this season, Jang Doo-sung said, `We still have a lot of seasons left, but I think it's the biggest turning point in my baseball life so far," he said proudly.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.