‘Oh Seung-hwan’s great performance with 2 hits, 3 stolen bases and 3 points’ Korea wins 10-0 cold over Hong Kong in the first game of the Asian Youth Baseball Tournament

[스포탈코리아] Reporter Sangjin Oh = The national youth baseball team participating in the 11th Asian Youth Baseball Tournament (12 and Under) in Matsuyama & Imabari, Japan, won 10-0 against Hong Kong in the first game of the preliminary round, cold in the 5th inning, earning 1 win. took care of

Korean national team (Korea) starting pitcher Cha Dong-hyun (Seoul Galsan Elementary School) got off to an uneasy start, giving up a straight walk to Hong Kong leadoff hitter Chan Lok-tao in the top of the first inning. He attempted a diving catch to catch Nicholas’ bunt at number 2, but missed it, leaving him with no outs and runners on first and second base. Third batter Sunny’s bunt went in front of the pitcher, just like the previous at-bat, and this time Cha Dong-hyun made a diving catch and caught the runner on first base, putting up two outs in one go. Afterwards, Cha Dong-hyun struck out the follow-up batter and prevented a run.

Korea took the lead. In the bottom of the first inning, leadoff hitter Oh Seung-hwan (Seoul Gadong Elementary School) advanced with a double to left-center and then succeeded in stealing a base. With one out and a runner on third base, when No. 3 Kwon Si-hwan (Game Hopeful Starter) hit a ground ball, Oh Seung-hwan hit home and scored first. Afterwards, Yang-Woo Jeong (Dongmak Elementary School, Incheon) put runners on 1st and 2nd base with 2 outs with a pitch that hit his body, and Ji-Hyeong Jang (Yangdeok Elementary School, Gyeongnam) scored an additional point with a hit to left.

In the bottom of the second inning, Korea also had a chance to put runners on second and third base with one out and runners on base thanks to Lee Ki-yoon’s (Chungnam Onyang Oncheon Elementary School) double and stolen base and Oh Seung-hwan’s walk and stolen base. Tae-min Yoon (Seokgyo Elementary School, Chungcheongbuk-do) scored an extra point when he hit a ground ball, and when Si-hwan Kwon was in the batting order, Seung-hwan Oh rushed home while the opposing catcher missed the ball, widening the gap to 4-0.

In the 4th inning, Lee Ki-yoon’s walk, Lim Ji-seop (Seokgyo Elementary School, North Chungcheong Province)’s infield bunt and stolen base, Oh Seung-hwan and Yoon Tae-min’s consecutive hits, and Kim Do-yoon (Seoul Dogok Elementary School)’s timely hit scored 4 runs. It didn’t end here. With one out and a runner on second base, Yang-Woo Jeong hit a two-run home run in the middle of the night, adding two more runs, creating a big inning of six runs in the fourth inning alone, establishing the conditions for a 10-0 cold game. The cold game in this tournament is 15 points in the 4th inning and 10 points in the 5th inning.

Starting pitcher Cha Dong-hyeon (1⅔ innings, 1 hit, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts), followed by Jeong Yang-woo (1⅓ innings) and Lee Ki-yoon (1 inning) continued their scoreless streak. In the 5th inning, Yoon Tae-min pitched 1 inning with 1 walk and 2 strikeouts, leading Korea to 10-0. 0 Completed cold game victory. The Korean mound allowed only one hit and effectively blocked Hong Kong’s batting lineup.

In the batting lineup, leadoff Seung-hwan Oh opened the way for the attack with 2 hits in 2 at-bats, 1 RBI, 3 runs, 3 stolen bases, and 1 walk. 4th batter Kim Do-yoon also showed off his hot batting skills by going 3 hits in 3 at-bats, 1 RBI, and 2 runs.

Meanwhile, Korea, which belongs to Group B along with Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan, will play the second game of the preliminary round against Thailand at Imabari Baseball Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 24th.

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## Interview: Korean Youth Baseball Triumph

**Introduction:**

Welcome to World Today News, where⁣ we delve ⁢into the latest sporting achievements. ‌Today, we’re ⁢thrilled to discuss the impressive opening victory of the ‌Korean national youth baseball team in the 11th Asian Youth Baseball Tournament. Joining us are two esteemed ​guests:

* **Mr. Park Sung-chul,** a seasoned youth baseball ⁣coach with extensive experience in international competitions

*‍ **Ms. Lee Mina,** a sports analyst specializing in Korean youth athletic ‍development

**Section 1: Game Dynamics and Team Performance**

* **To Mr. Park:** ⁢The article‌ highlights a strong start‍ by Korea, despite some initial pressure ‍in the first inning. What tactical decisions do you think contributed ‌to the team overcoming that early challenge and securing⁣ a decisive victory?

* **To Ms. Lee:** Cha Dong-hyun, the ⁢starting pitcher, showed remarkable resilience in those opening moments. What qualities do you think are ​essential for young players ‍like ‌him ⁣to ⁣handle pressure​ situations effectively on ⁤such‌ a big stage?

**Section 2: Offensive Prowess and Key Players**

* **To Ms. Lee:** The Korean‍ team demonstrated impressive offensive‌ firepower, scoring ‍runs in multiple ​innings. Which players‍ stood out to you in terms of their batting strength and⁣ contribution to the team’s‌ success?

* **To Mr. Park:** The article mentions leadoff hitter Oh Seung-hwan’s strong ⁤performance. Can ⁢you elaborate on the importance of a strong leadoff hitter in setting the tone for the entire​ batting lineup?

**Section 3: Looking Ahead: ‌Future Prospects and Challenges**

* **To Mr. Park:** With this strong opening win, what are your⁢ thoughts on the‌ team’s potential ⁣in⁤ the tournament? What specific areas do you⁢ think they ‌need​ to focus on as ‍they progress through the ​competition?

* **To Ms. Lee:** This tournament provides a ​valuable platform for young athletes to gain international experience. What are the long-term​ benefits⁣ of such exposure for the development of Korean baseball talent?

**Closing:**

Thank you to both our guests for their insightful analysis. This strong​ performance by the Korean youth baseball team ‍is undoubtedly an exciting development for Korean sports. We wish them the best of luck as they continue their journey in the tournament.

**Note:** This interview framework aims⁢ to create a lively and informative discussion by prompting ⁣our‌ guests to share their expertise and⁤ diverse perspectives on the Korean⁣ youth baseball‍ team’s victory.