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Pitcher Go Woo-seok Denies Foreign Substance Use, Vows to Appeal 10-Game Ban
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Pitcher Go Woo-seok Denies Foreign Substance Use, Vows to Appeal 10-Game Ban

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Go Woo-seok, a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins' Triple-A affiliate, has been suspended for 10 games due to alleged use of foreign substances.
  • Go Woo-seok has publicly declared his innocence and announced his intention to appeal the suspension.
  • The incident occurred before a game on July 25th, where the substance was reportedly found on his glove.

Go Woo-seok, a pitcher currently playing for the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, has been suspended for 10 games following allegations of using foreign substances on the baseball. The suspension has prompted the player to break his silence and assert his innocence.

In a statement released on social media, Go Woo-seok firmly denied the accusations. "I am innocent," he declared, adding that he plans to appeal the decision. The controversy erupted just before a game on July 25th, when a foreign substance was reportedly discovered on his glove at the CHS Field, the home stadium of the Saints.

I am innocent.

— Go Woo-seokThe pitcher's declaration of innocence regarding the foreign substance allegations.

The suspension marks a significant setback for the pitcher, who was recently acquired by the Minnesota Twins organization. The team has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident or Go Woo-seok's appeal.

I will appeal.

— Go Woo-seokThe pitcher's statement about his intention to contest the 10-game suspension.
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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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