One at-bat is precious, but Samsung fans in the 4th pitch of multi-go, woo~ booing and Diaz's reaction?
Sep 19, 2025
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Changwon NC Park on the 18th, when the match between the Samsung Lions and the NC Dinos was held. Samsung's offense in the top of the ninth inning. Samsung, which was leading 7-5, advanced to score a wedge. First and third base chances made by Lee Jae-hyun's double and Kim Sung-yoon's hit. NC took a breather when Ha Joon-young struck out Koo Ja-wook.
But over the mountain. The appearance of the dreaded Diaz. When the NC bench chose four automatic pitches, boos poured out from the Samsung cheering section on the third base. Of course, from Samsung's point of view, it was fortunate that Jeon Byung-woo hit a two-run guitar, but Diaz could be disappointed. Because one at-bat, one at-bat is precious.
Diaz is trying to create a new history. Diaz upgraded his personal record with 48 home runs and 142 RBIs by hitting a three-run shot in the top of the fourth inning of the game. The 48th home run is the tie for the most home runs by foreigners set by Navarro, who was on the same team. The 142 RBIs were a new record for the most RBIs by foreigners in a season, exceeding the 140 RBIs set by NC Thames.
Diaz is challenging his dream record of 50 home runs-150 RBIs. Lee Seung-yeop, Shim Jung-soo, and Park Byung-ho have recorded more than 50 home runs, but 150 RBIs are a high point that no one has ever conquered. Park Byung-ho's 146 RBIs are the best. So a deliberate four-ball in a chance could be too futile for Diaz.
It wasn't the first time for four pitches in the ninth inning. In the fifth inning, he was intentionally scapegoated by four pitches with one out and runners on the first and second bases. When the runners reached the second and third bases due to wild pitches in the 1B1S situation, the NC bench filled the first base.
However, Diaz did not lose his professional posture. When asked "What did you think when you heard the away fan booing," Diaz said "I had no particular thoughts. Opponents will have their own game plan. Just like we have our own plans. If letting me out and playing with the next batter is the opponent's game plan, if it's said it's a better choice for the opposing team, then you have to respect that" said daintyly.
Diaz continued "I trusted my teammates. I focused on the game, believing that the next batter would solve it instead of me."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
