I THINK IT'S POSSIBLE AT THIS PACE…HANWHA RYU HYUN-JIN'S CONFIDENCE TO CHALLENGE 200 KOREA-U.S. VICTORY THIS YEAR

I think it's possible at this pace…Hanwha Ryu Hyun-jin's Confidence to Challenge 200 Korea-U.S. Victory This Year

I think it's possible at this pace…Hanwha Ryu Hyun-jin's Confidence to Challenge 200 Korea-U.S. Victory This Year

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Ryu Hyun-jin (Hanwha Eagles), who is trying to win 200 games in Korea and the U.S. this year, expressed confidence.스포츠토토

The Hanwha Eagles, led by head coach Kim Kyung-moon, defeated the Samsung Lions, led by head coach Park Jin-man, 3-1 in the home game of the 2025 professional baseball KBO League held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 6th. Hanwha, which won eight consecutive games, recorded 23 wins and 13 losses, tied for first place along with the LG Twins (23 wins and 13 losses), who defeated the Doosan Bears 5-1 on the same day. If LG won and lost, it could have fallen to second place, but fortunately, that did not happen.

Ryu Hyun-jin, the starting pitcher, showed great presence in the game. Despite his poor condition, he allowed the team to win by allowing the least number of runs in five innings.

The final result was four hits, four outs and six strikeouts and one run during five innings. He threw a total of 85 pitches, and used fastballs (40 pitches), cutters (17 pitches), changeups (16 pitches), and curves (12) evenly. The maximum speed of fastballs was measured at 146 km. Ryu Hyun-jin, who came down the mound with his team leading 2-1, also enjoyed the joy of harvesting four wins (one loss) of the season as Hanwha won without allowing a tie.

After the game, Ryu Hyun-jin said, "Today's pitching balance was bad. As a result, there were a lot of walks and some balls that fit the body. Overall, there was a difference in ball and strike today. I kept throwing five innings with difficulty," and added, "My coach asked me to go for another inning, but I told you that my balance was not good."

In the top of the third inning, he threw a pitch to Koo Ja-wook. At that time, Ryu approached the batter's box and expressed his regret. A Samsung official said of Koo's physical condition, "He was diagnosed with simple bruising after hospital examination. I think he will have pain for a few days."

"I was very surprised when the ball went that way. I felt like I was hit by a sore side," Ryu said. "I think there were some (since then) where my ball control was shaky. I felt uncomfortable throwing the ball around my body. Still, this is a problem that I have to overcome. I have to prepare for a few days and throw it with good balance."

Recently, Hanwha has been on a strong rise. The main reason is the performance of Ryu Hyun-jin and other starters. Cody Ponce (6 wins and 1.70 ERA), Ryan Weiss (5 wins and 1 loss, 3.91 ERA), Moon Dong-ju (3 wins, 1 loss, 3.03) and Um Sang-baek (1 wins, 3 losses and 5.06 ERA) are taking turns to lay the groundwork for their team's victory.

"I prayed earnestly that my winning streak would not be cut off from me. The next bomb went to Dong-ju (Moon) who will start the game on July 7. The pitchers are doing so well. I hope they keep fighting like they do now," Ryu said with a bright smile.

"I'm sorry that I only threw five innings today. I had to throw six innings by a starting pitcher, but I only threw five innings. Unlike other days, there were a lot of bullpen pitchers. I have a day off after tomorrow's game (July 7), but I still think the starting pitcher should always be responsible for at least six innings in every game. I'm sorry about that."

Ryu garnered 190 overall wins between Korea and the U.S. by securing his victory on the day. He has only 10 wins to 200 overall.

When asked by reporters whether he could achieve it within this year, Ryu Hyun-jin expressed confidence, saying, "Wouldn't it be possible at this pace?"

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