NC foreign pitcher Taylor Widener, who was unable to make his debut due to back pain, started technical training. A specific return date has not yet been set.
NC coach Kang In-kwon said about Widener’s condition ahead of the game against LG in Jamsil on the 18th, “I cross-checked for two days yesterday and today. It is difficult to say when. We have to confirm in various ways.”
Regarding the possibility of replacement, he explained, “I don’t think I’m at the stage to think about that yet. It’s not a part related to pitching, such as a shoulder or elbow, but a waist that came up while running. I’m going to watch and judge more.”
Regarding Jason Martin, who dropped out of the first team due to flank pain, he said, “I will receive a checkup on the 20th and look at the results to decide the next step.
#18 Jamsil LG Match Starting Lineup
Park Min-woo (2nd baseman) – Han Seok-hyeon (left fielder) – Park Kun-woo (right fielder) – Son Ah-seop (designated hitter) – Oh Young-soo (1st baseman) – Cheon Jae-hwan (center fielder) – Kim Joo-won (shortstop) – An Joong-yeol (catcher) – Do Tae-hun (3rd baseman) , starting pitcher Lee Yong-jun
– Han Seok-hyun enters the batting order in second.
“Until Park Se-hyuk arrives, we have to adjust the lineup according to the situation. There are many injured players now, so we decide according to the condition of the hitters and the type of starting pitcher.”
*Han Seok-hyun also played as the second hitter in the Incheon SSG game on the 16th and recorded two hits. He is 4-for-15 with a batting average of 0.267 in second batting order.
– Kim Seong-wook returned to the first team.
“I think it will be difficult to start on the first day of my return. I can start with a pinch hitter and get into the starting lineup when my condition improves. It is not easy to make a lineup, but it is fortunate that Kim Sung-wook has returned.”
– Lee Yong-jun is about to make his second start.
“I think you can get good results if you always throw 5 innings. The first start was good, so I’m more curious about today’s game. LG’s batting line is strong, but we have to play aggressively. Today’s pitch is the key.”
– Will Lee Yong-jun of Gyeonggi-do start on Sunday?
“The rotation is going to continue as it is. We will have to look at the 6th starting candidates being thrown by the Future Team, but for the time being, we are going to give Lee Yong-jun a chance.”
– How do you plan to operate the catcher?
“Now, Ahn Joong-yeol is the main player and Park Dae-on is backing up.”
– Park Seok-min was left out of the starting lineup.
“I think I need a break today because I had back stiffness during the game on the 16th. A pinch hitter is possible, and I have to look at my condition to see if I can start tomorrow.”
– How did LG prepare for playing baseball?
“I believe that we prepared well for each part. If we are too conscious, it can be confusing. We do what we prepared. Lee Yong-jun and our pitchers tend to have quick slide steps. It’s okay if you don’t have a habit of checking.” 토토사이트
– When will Kim Hyung-joon be able to return (cruciate ligament surgery last August).
“(In practice) I haven’t been able to play as a catcher yet. I only play as a designated hitter. Due to the nature of my position, my knees are important. was doing.”
– Even though there are a lot of injured players, the early grades are good.
“Eric Peddy has been able to hold the center well, and the pitchers are working hard and producing good results. There will also be games where hitters help.