Who said he was a second-tier pitcher? What would he have done if he wasn't the strongest in the KIA trade…If we do well, KIA will go higher
Aug 02, 2025
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If the KIA Tigers hadn't thrown the trade's first strength, there would have been no consecutive wins. Kim Si-hoon and Han Jae-seung showed signs of a big trade success as they led KIA to victory for two consecutive days.
KIA won 3-2 against the Hanwha Eagles in Gwangju on the 1st. Hanwha tried to win three consecutive games with veteran left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin (three runs and two earned runs in five ⅓ innings), but KIA starter Lee Eui-ri was not pushed back with two runs in five innings, creating a tight flow.
Kim Si-hoon and Han Jae-seung took over. Kim Si-hoon took the mound in the sixth inning with no outs and no outs, and pitched two ⅓ innings of one hit, no four outs, and reported his first win since the transfer.
Han Jae-seung, who took the mound in the ninth inning with a one-run gap, scored one hit and one strikeout in one inning to achieve his first save. On the 31st of last month, he led the team to a 3-2 victory by pitching one run in one ⅔ inning against the Doosan Bears in Gwangju, and made a big contribution for two consecutive days.
Since KIA was unable to operate the must-win group at all, the good pitching of Kim Si-hoon and Han Jae-seung was even more valuable. Jung Hae-young and Jeon Sang-hyun had to rest due to three consecutive games, and Cho Sang-woo is currently reorganizing in the second division after falling into a severe slump with his ERA soaring to 14.21 in July.
KIA manager Lee Bum-ho said, `Kim Si-hoon's role was crucial to the team's victory today (1st). He completely blocked two ⅓ innings in a situation where he could not operate the must-win group. Han Jae-seung also took the mound in a close game by one point and defended the Hanwha-centered batting line so well. He has contributed greatly to the team's victory for two consecutive days."
Catcher Han Jun-su said, "(I worked with the two pitchers) for the first time, and the ball was so good since (Kim) Si-hoon and (Han) Jae-seung were originally on the other team. When I entered the batter's box, I tried everything, but when I received that feeling the other way around, I think they are comfortable and stable pitchers. He blocked it well today, and he came up to the crisis, but he solved it well and I think our team won."
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Kim Si-hoon, who became a trainee, was baptized with cool water by his teammates. Yang Hyun-jong, a veteran of the pitching group, brought ice water into a large bucket and poured it into Kim Si-hoon like the 'Ice Bucket Challenge'.
When asked how he felt about leading the victory with Han Jae-seung, Kim Si-hoon made a save by throwing another good ball following yesterday (31st last month). First of all, I think we brought the two of us because we needed KIA. If we both do well, I think KIA can go up a little higher," he said emphatically.
When asked if he had adapted well to KIA, Kim Si-hoon said, `He treats me well like a player who has been there, and everyone tells me a lot. When I came to Gwangju, I experienced pressure and pressure on the mound because of the fans' support. It's good to think the other way around because we're on our team now. I've never died of confidence all the time. I think I'll feel more confident if I have these cheers."
Han Jae-seung, who made an emotional save, said "The pitching coach said, "It's a day when all the must-win teams can't come out, so I can go to an important situation." It was embarrassing to take the mound in a really important situation where the team was winning by one point, but he took the mound with the mindset of wanting to prevent it as well as possible. Above all, I was grateful to the coach and coach who trusted me and posted it, and I just wanted to win", he expressed his feelings.
When Han Jae-seung climbed the mound again, he thought 'The moment I really dreamed of has come' However, it seems that throwing with the idea of continuing the team's winning streak rather than personal greed led to good results. It was effective to completely trust catcher Han Jun-su and throw it. Kim Si-hoon's pitch, which blocked a long inning in the middle, was also incredible. I think Kim Si-hoon pitched two scoreless ⅓ in a crisis, so I was given a save situation and was able to keep the game. I've got used to the team early on. I feel that the players' desire to win is coming together. There are many important games left, and I will repay the trust that the team gave me and do my best every moment"I vowed.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
