Relief pitcher starts in 1st inning for first time in 9 years; FA Jang Hyun-sik throws 4 scoreless innings

LG Twins relief pitcher Jang Hyun-sik made a rare start in the first inning, pitching four scoreless innings in a game against the NC Dinos, marking his first time throwing that many innings since 2015. This unexpected outing provided a crucial foundation for his team's eventual comeback victory.

Jang Hyun-sik, who was activated to the first team in early May after being discharged from military service in late April, was brought in to pitch from the first inning. Both the pitcher and the LG dugout were caught off guard by the situation that unfolded at the start of the first inning.

He threw 52 pitches over his four innings of work, successfully preventing the opposing team from scoring. Despite his effective performance, Jang Hyun-sik commented that pitching beyond six innings would have been too strenuous given his current condition. His effort, however, was instrumental in setting up the team for their subsequent comeback win.

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It would have been too much to pitch beyond six innings.