I’m so glad Eui-ri Lee (21), the ace of the KIA Tigers and the Asian Games national team, who complained of shoulder pain during the game the previous day (22nd), was diagnosed with simple inflammation. KIA Tigers coach Kim Jong-guk, the team’s commanding tower, also sighed in relief.토토사이트
KIA Tigers registered outfielder Oh Seon-woo instead of canceling Lee Eui-ri from the first team entry while the away game against KT Wiz, which was scheduled to be held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 23rd, was canceled due to rain.
Eui-ri Lee started the mound against KT in Suwon on the 22nd and threw the ball, but was knocked out early before pitching in the 5th inning. Although the number of pitches was only 76 until the 4th inning, Jang Hyun-sik was the pitcher who climbed the KIA mound from the 5th inning. There was a reason. Eui-ri Lee felt discomfort in her shoulder while pitching. In fact, even on the relay screen, Lee Eui-ri shook his arm widely, showing his shoulder side as if it was uncomfortable. In particular, the fastball restraint did not come out seldom. In the end, KIA lost 4-8 after Uiri Lee went down the mound early.
Lee Eui-ri, who joined the KIA as the first choice in 2021, marked 4 wins and 5 losses with an ERA of 3.61 in 2021, the first year of his joining. In his last season, he went 10-10 with an ERA of 3.86 and recorded double-digit wins. He has been cruising all season as well. With a record of 10 wins and 6 losses and an ERA of 3.87, he was responsible for one of the starting pitchers for the KIA Tigers.
Lee Eui-ri went straight to the hospital after being beaten with 4 hits, 2 hits, 5 strikeouts and 2 runs (2 earned) in 4 innings against KT on the 22nd. Since it was on his shoulder, Yi’s attention was focused more on Lee’s injury. Thankfully, it wasn’t a major injury. A KIA official explained, “As a result of Lee Eui-ri’s examination at the hospital, simple inflammation was found in the acromioclavicular joint. In order to protect the player, he was canceled from the first team entry that day, and will take a break for about a turn.”
KIA coach Kim Jong-guk, the commanding tower, also swept his heart. Coach Kim met with reporters after the game on the 23rd was canceled due to rain and said, “I was very worried, but fortunately a simple sprain was diagnosed. I think it will be okay if I take a break for about a turn. It’s not a special injury. I’ve been running without it, so I think I’ll have to take a break for about a turn. I’ll continue to accompany the 1st team, check it out, and train together.”
Regarding Lee Eui-ri’s sudden slow ball speed the previous day, coach Kim said, “I threw it slowly, but it still became my ball. At first, I thought of doing it that way on purpose. After the inning, he said he felt a little uncomfortable.” According to the results of the hospital checkup, they said it was okay to throw it on the next turn, but I will give it a break because I have been running non-stop.”
If Lee Eui-ri’s injury was serious, there would be an emergency not only for the KIA Tigers, but also for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in September. First, KIA marks 48 wins, 2 draws and 50 losses this season, and is in 6th place in the league. Since they are fighting a fierce battle for the top 5, they had no choice but to pay close attention to Lee Eui-ri’s injury. In particular, Loyalty was showing a good appearance by pitching three quality starts (less than 3 earned runs in 6 innings) in 4 games in the second half. Director Kim said, “I was worried a lot. I think it’s fortunate out of all the misfortunes,” sweeping his heart once again.
As Lee Eui-ri was removed from the first team entry, KIA plans to change the starting rotation. In the game against KT in Suwon on the 24th, Thomas Panoni will start. Then, in the three-week home match against the Hanwha Eagles, Mario Sanchez, Yang Hyeon-jong, and Yoon Young-cheol are in turn digesting the starting rotation, and Lee Eui-ri’s replacement is planned to be selected next week for the home NC game on the 29th. Manager Kim said, “I think of Hwang Dong-ha, who I threw on the 20th, as an alternative resource, and Kim Yu-shin is also working hard in the Futures League. In September, the expanded entry system will be implemented, so I can recruit pitchers. I can also hold a bullpen day. The Asian Games should also be taken into consideration. Since it’s a month away, I think I’ll have to think about various options.”