Yang Hyun-jong (KIA Tigers), a “great pitcher,” left another milestone in the KBO League.
Yang started the game against the LG Twins at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 3rd and became the winning pitcher by pitching a quality start (more than six innings, less than three earned runs) by allowing three runs in six innings. Yang, who had played 149 innings this season before the game on the day, succeeded in surpassing 150 innings for the 10th consecutive year by finishing the top of the first inning. Yang is the second pitcher to surpass 150 innings after Lee Kang-chul (current KT Wiz manager) for the 10th consecutive year, and Yang is the first left-hander in the KBO league. 먹튀검증
By blocking LG’s batters through the sixth inning, Yang increased the number of innings he allowed this season to 155. Kia succeeded in upsetting the game by scoring three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning when its team was losing 0-1, and maintained the lead even after Yang went down the mound, winning the game 7-5. Yang recorded his 11th win (three losses) this season.
After the game, Yang said, “I worked with catcher Han Seung-taek for the first time in a long time, and the lead was good. I was able to become a winning pitcher because I was supported by the batters and helped him a lot in defense,” giving credit to his teammates for the victory. On his consistent performance, Yang said, “I think I am born with a healthy body. However, I think one of the secrets is to not compromise with myself and not neglect to exercise in order to maintain that performance. I try to continue my routine based on the starting date.”
As Yang pitched six innings on the day, the number of innings he played increased to 155. Having surpassed 170 innings for nine consecutive years until last year, Yang is heading for a record of surpassing 170 innings for the 10th consecutive year, which was unprecedented for all. “Team performance is important, but personally, I am greedy to achieve 170 innings,” Yang said. “I will not give up until the end, thinking it is the result of what I have done so far.”
Yang Hyeon-jong said, “The regular season is almost over, and I hope they do as it is now. I think there will be good results if we do as we have prepared since this spring,” and vowed, “I will show good performance to the fans until the end of the season.”