The runner, who had flung himself toward home to score the go-ahead run, and the catcher, who tried to tag him immediately after catching the ball, collided at home and collapsed.
When the downed runner, Kim In-tae, was unable to get up due to pain, even the head coaches of both teams rushed out to check the condition of the downed player.
19th, Jamsil Stadium. The game between the Doosan Bears and the NC Dinos produced a dizzying scene in the third inning.
Doosan, which was trying to end a five-game losing streak, and NC, which was starting its ace Pedi, were on the mound. Doosan’s Kim In-tae, who singled to open the game, collapsed after colliding with NC catcher Ahn Jung-yeol.
Doosan attacked in the 3rd inning with the game tied at 0-0. They had a chance to take the lead against NC starter Pedi. Kim In-tae, the leadoff hitter, drew a seven-pitch walk. Park Yoo-yeon followed up with a successful bunt to put runners on first and second. Park Jun-young singled to center field to put runners on first and third. On a 1B 2S unfavorable pitch count, Jung Soo-bin pulled a four-pitch low changeup from NC starter Pedi.
1B Yoon Hyung-joon, who was playing forward defense, caught the ball and promptly threw home.
Third baseman Kim In-tae ran full speed to score the go-ahead run. First baseman Yoon’s throw was high and catcher Ahn Jung-yeol made a jumping catch, landing on his feet to make the tag.
As he slid toward home, Kim’s left foot was caught by Ahn’s spike as he landed. Kim In-tae fell to the ground in pain. NC catcher Ahn Jung-yeol looked worriedly at the runner who collided with him, even though it was not intentional. NC’s Jeon Seon-do and Doosan’s Kim Han-soo rushed out to check on the downed runner. Fortunately, Kim In-tae was not seriously injured and got up with the help of a trainer.
Meanwhile, after Jung Jong-soo was called out for the collision at home, Lee Seung-yeop requested a video review to see if the catcher had blocked the home base. The review showed that it was a natural part of the defense and the call was upheld.
Kim In-tae made a bold move when it was crucial to take the lead early in the game to end a five-game losing streak. Even though he was out at home, the fans in the stadium applauded Kim In-tae for making the play to end the losing streak. 먹튀검증
Doosan took the lead in the fifth inning when Kim Jae-ho hit a two-run double against NC starter Pedi with runners on second and third. In the seventh inning, with runners on first and second, Cho Su-hyung’s infield hit allowed Kim In-tae to score from second on an error, and Rojas scored from first on a passed ball.
With the 4-1 win, Doosan snapped a five-game losing streak.