Coach Ryu Joong-il (61), who led the Korean baseball team ‘Team Korea’, composed of ‘young blood’ in professional baseball, to the Seoul Series practice game against the MLB (US Professional Baseball) San Diego Padres, commented on the exciting result of the game, saying, “The Major League and us. “There is still a big difference in level,” he said, lowering his stance.
Players from both teams are taking a commemorative photo after the MLB Seoul Series practice game between Team Korea and the San Diego (SD) Padres held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 17th. /News 1
When asked about his thoughts on the game after completing the practice game against the Padres for the 2024 MLB Seoul Series held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 17th, Manager Ryu said, “Today (Padres) pitchers pitched well, so we could not score. “I think the timing wasn’t right because (our players) were still in the period of building their bodies.”
Team Korea played an even match against the Padres that day and lost 0-1. Although they only had sporadic hits, the bat was more active than the Padres (4), scoring a total of 5 hits against major league pitchers. The game was so intense that the only run allowed was starting pitcher Moon Dong-ju (21, Hanwha), who walked repeatedly from the bottom of the first inning and ended up giving up one run due to a wild pitch. Dong-ju Moon said, “The first episode didn’t go as I expected. “I should have gone in with more tension, but I think there wasn’t enough tension,” he said. “In the second episode, I got back to the original feeling.” “Actually, I forgot about the first episode,” he confessed.
On the 17th, the ‘Major League World Tour Seoul Series 2024’ match between San Diego Padres and Team Korea was held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. San Diego coach Mike Shildt and coach Ryu Joong-il are shaking hands before the game. /Jung Jae-geun, Sports Chosun Reporter
Although the team lost in the end, the players and Coach Ryu all agreed that there was a clear harvest. Won Tae-in (24, Samsung), who took the mound after Moon Dong-ju and went 2 innings, striking out 3, said, “I went up with the mindset that I was really playing a (computer) game. “Playing with these players was a great experience in itself,” he said. “I wanted to enjoy it as much as possible, and I said I wanted to strike out with a change-up, and it came true, which made me laugh.” On this day, he could not hide his smile after striking out Manny Machado (32), the Padres’ leading hitter who hit a total of 313 home runs in the major leagues.
Coach Ryu also saw hope for a generational change through the game. He said, “Starting from last year’s Asian Games, we thought about a generational change in our country’s national team,” and added, “This time, we mainly selected young players. “We are preparing with an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics,” he said.
The Padres also applauded Team Korea’s performance. Padres manager Mike Silt (56) said, “The Korean pitching staff stood out. He played a very clean and honest game. “It was great baseball,” he said. “The offense didn’t explode today, but it didn’t really matter. “I was fascinated by the fans’ support, shouts, and overall atmosphere,” he said.
2024-03-17 13:13:27
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