A change-up match that was complacent for a 50-homer batter? Why didn't you actively intervene on the bench?

Oct 14, 2025

A change-up match that was complacent for a 50-homer batter? Why didn't you actively intervene on the bench?
4th semi-PO game between SSG and Samsung at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. Lee Ro-woon is being replaced after allowing home runs to Diaz and Lee Jae-hyun in the bottom of the eighth inning. Daegu = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.14/



One unfortunate ball. It was a home run like lightning as it came onto the course that 'Home Run King's favorite course.

SSG Landers lost 2-5 in the fourth round of the semi-playoff against the Samsung Lions at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. He won one game and lost three games in the series, confirming his elimination. Samsung, who was fourth in the regular season, failed to advance to the playoffs by allowing an upset.

The result was in the bottom of the eighth inning. SSG, blocked by Ariel Furado, tied the game 2-2 with Park Sung-han's two-run timely hit in the top of the eighth inning. However, after missing the opportunity to score an additional no-out, he faced the defense in the bottom of the eighth inning as it was tied.




The pitcher who took the mound was a must-winner. Lee Rowoon, who took the mound in all four games in this semi-playoff series, took the leadoff hitter Kim Ji-chan with a fly to left field and Kim Sung-yoon with a ground ball to first base to grab two outs.

A change-up match that was complacent for a 50-homer batter? Why didn't you actively intervene on the bench?
The 4th semi-PO match between Samsung and SSG at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. SSG Lee Woon is struggling. Daegu = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.14/
The problem was the central lineup match. Against Koo Ja-wook, both fastballs and changeups left the zone, and a straight walk came out. Ominous foreboding. The next batter was Diaz, who hit 50 homers during the regular season.

If this crisis was over, he could keep the inning scoreless and aim for the last attack in the top of the ninth inning. The match against Diaz was the highlight of the second half of the game.




Lee Woon chose the first change-up. He induced a swing and miss at the first pitch with his best weapon, a breaking ball. And I threw a fastball for the second time, but the bat didn't come out on the ball that went outside. Then I chose to change up again on the third pitch, but it went too low.

4th ball match in 2B1S. Lee once again chose to change up. Oh, no. But the change-up went slightly outside in the middle. Diaz's favorite course. He completely caught the timing of the 126km breaking ball and turned the full swing without hesitation at the perfect timing.

A change-up match that was complacent for a 50-homer batter? Why didn't you actively intervene on the bench?
The fourth semi-PO match between Samsung and SSG at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. Samsung Diaz, with two outs and a runner on first base, is cheering after hitting an upset two-run shot in the bottom of the eighth inning. Daegu = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.14/
As soon as he was hit, a huge hit that could be felt as a home run flew toward the right fence. It was a two-run homer in a lightning comeback.




Lee Ro-woon, who was relieved by this home run, also chose the first slider from the next batter Lee Jae-hyun, but was hit with a back-to-back home run and went down the mound. The SSG bench replaced the pitcher to prevent additional runs, but the atmosphere completely leaned toward Samsung and SSG fell to its knees without recovering.

Regarding continuing to insist on playing the breaking ball against Diaz, MBC commentator Jung Min-cheol and fielder Park Jae-hong expressed their regret about the ball mix, saying, `I thought the first swing was a little dangerous,' and `I turned the ball around.'

A change-up match that was complacent for a 50-homer batter? Why didn't you actively intervene on the bench?
4th semi-PO match between SSG and Samsung held at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. Lee Eui-woon, who allowed a two-run shot to Diaz with two outs and a runner on first base in the bottom of the eighth inning, is bowing his head. Daegu = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.14/
In fact, when Lee Woon is in the best condition, the change-up is definitely powerful. However, the breaking ball game was inevitably dangerous for Diaz, who was in the mound four games before this series and met with a little less strength.

Furthermore, Lee Yoon-woon's catcher in the bottom of the eighth inning is Lee Yul-yea, a high school graduate. Lee Yul-ye, the third catcher, wore a mask as he replaced both catchers as a pinch hitter earlier.

A change-up match that was complacent for a 50-homer batter? Why didn't you actively intervene on the bench?
4th semi-PO match between SSG and Samsung at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. Koo Ja-wook is welcomed after Diaz hit a two-run shot with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Daegu = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.14/
After the game, when asked if the bench signed a sign in the bottom of the eighth inning, manager Lee Sung-yong said, "(The cause of the sign) was matched by the pitcher and catcher. Usually, he often follows the pitcher's lead." In fact, it means that Lee Woon chose the pitch type and course he wanted.

It was too important a moment for the pitcher, who is only 21 years old, and the 19-year-old rookie catcher battery, who has never experienced a big game. Coach Lee Sung-yong leaves almost all of his work to Batteries even during the season. This is to reduce excessive intervention by the bench and allow players to choose their own games. However, in short-term games such as the postseason, bench intervention is sometimes essential. This is especially true when a rookie catcher wears a mask. It is regrettable that there was no active intervention.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.