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Aug 15, 2025
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There is a sign that a small spark of hope will revive in the stagnant team.
It is the revival of Koo Ja-wook, who was in a slump.
Koo Ja-wook announced his escape from the slump by getting 100% on base with three hits, one walk and one RBI from three times at bat in the final game of the three consecutive games during the week against KIA at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th.
He played as the seventh designated hitter for the first time in the season. an unfamiliar batting order.
It was the bench's consideration to ease the burden. Coach Park Jin-man said before the game that he was a little out of condition. I think I should hit it in the lineup that is not burdensome. Recently, he has been in a bit of a low pace and seems to be under a lot of pressure, so he has been in a hurry at bat. I think I need to lower the batting line and help him raise his pace again in a comfortable situation", he explained. "Since he is a player whose victory or defeat depends on how Ja-wook plays in the lineup, many people are helping him to recover his pace quickly."," he added.
Koo Ja-wook, along with Ryu Ji-hyuk, who was called up on the day, volunteered to hit a special hit in the hot weather before the game and sweated hard to escape the slump.
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In the bottom of the third inning, right after KIA Kim Ho-ryeong's first solo home run lost the first run 0-1.
Koo Ja-wook, the first batter, pulled a 111km curve of KIA starter Yang Hyun-jong's second pitch and hit the right fence in a one-bound manner. Although the broadcast was fast, Koo Ja-wook, who sprinted to the second base, was quick. second base with no outs. It was his first hit in the series and 2,600 hits (39th in total) in the three consecutive games.
Koo Ja-wook, who went to third base on a wild pitch, homered with Kim Heon-gon's infield hit to score a 1-1 tie. Ryu Ji-hyuk's sacrifice fly succeeded in turning the tables 2-1 with one out and runners on the first and third bases.
Koo Ja-wook pushed and hit a double in the second at-bat with two outs and a runner on first base in the fourth inning with a 2-1 lead, signaling that his hitting sense is approaching the top. When Yang Hyun-jong's slider lost timing, he technically threw the bat to the center and dropped it in the middle of the left. While center fielder Kim Ho-ryeong spilled a little, he settled on second base. It was a welcome technical hit that signaled that the hit was made by keeping the body closed. Koo Ja-wook recently had difficulty producing hard hits as his right shoulder opened quickly when hitting.
It wasn't the end.
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Koo Ja-wook didn't give up. With two outs and runners on the first and second bases, Yang Hyun-jong's slider was pulled to announce a 3-6 chase with a timely hit to the right. A shot that brought down starter Yang Hyeon-jong from the mound.
After one out in the eighth inning, he also threw a sharp foul ball against KIA bullpen ace Jeon Sang-hyun and walked to base.
Despite Koo Ja-wook's perfect performance, Samsung failed to overcome the massive loss given by five homers. Samsung, which has taken a heavy step toward Busan amid its five consecutive losses, will play three consecutive weekend games against Lotte, which has been losing six consecutive games, 'Derby'.
Whether Koo Ja-wook's bat, which has been revived, will be a breakthrough in the rebound, the three consecutive games of Sajik are expected to be the last watershed for the round of five.
Photo courtesy = Samsung Lions
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
