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'Bitter Medicine': Manager Comments on Rioz's Shocking First Loss
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'Bitter Medicine': Manager Comments on Rioz's Shocking First Loss

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop commented on pitcher Rioz's unexpected loss, stating he won't underestimate the KBO league.
  • Rioz, known for his 161 km/h fastball, suffered his first defeat after a game that was tied 2-2.
  • Yeom suggested the loss could be a "bitter medicine" for Rioz, encouraging him to improve his curveball usage.

LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop acknowledged the surprising first loss of pitcher Rioz, a hard-throwing right-hander capable of speeds up to 161 km/h. "He won't underestimate the KBO league now," Yeom stated, reflecting on the unexpected outcome of the game where Rioz took the loss after a 2-2 tie.

The manager characterized Rioz's defeat as a "bitter medicine," suggesting that the experience, though painful, will ultimately contribute to his development. Yeom believes this setback will push the pitcher to perform better in the future, emphasizing that the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) league presents unique challenges that should not be taken lightly.

To aid Rioz's recovery and future success, Yeom specifically advised the pitcher to increase his reliance on his curveball. This strategic suggestion aims to diversify Rioz's pitching arsenal and make him a more unpredictable opponent for batters in subsequent games. Rioz's first loss occurred on the 17th.

He won't underestimate the KBO league now

— Yeom Kyung-yeopLG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop's comment on pitcher Rioz's first loss in the KBO league.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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