Go Woo-seok collapses in Triple-A, allowing 6 runs on two home runs

Minnesota Twins prospect Go Woo-seok endured a rough outing for the St. Paul Saints, the team's Triple-A affiliate, on July 13th. The 28-year-old pitcher surrendered six runs on six hits, including two home runs, in a mere one-third of an inning pitched. This performance marked a personal high for runs allowed in a single game since his move to the United States.

Go Woo-seok entered the game in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Saints leading 3-0 and two outs, with runners on second. His first batter faced, Kevin Alcantara, hit a two-run home run to left-center field. The struggles continued into the seventh inning, where Go Woo-seok allowed five consecutive hits, including another home run, without recording an out before being removed from the mound. The Saints ultimately lost the game 7-6, with Go Woo-seok taking the loss.

This outing significantly impacted Go Woo-seok's statistics, ballooning his Triple-A earned run average from 2.35 to 4.06. His ERA in three appearances for St. Paul now stands at a high 16.20 over 3⅓ innings.

Go Woo-seok was acquired by the Twins via a cash trade from the Detroit Tigers' Triple-A system on July 6th. A clause in the trade required him to be added to the Major League 26-man roster, allowing him a potential debut on July 10th. However, he was optioned to the minor leagues after a game on July 21st. Prior to his first appearance for St. Paul, he received a 10-game suspension for foreign substances found in his glove, which was later reduced to eight games on appeal. He has been eligible to pitch since August 5th.