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Rookie pitcher apologizes again for bench-clearing incident
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Rookie pitcher apologizes again for bench-clearing incident

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Doosan Bears pitcher Choi Min-seok apologized again for a bench-clearing incident during a game against the Kiwoom Heroes.
  • Choi, a second-year player, stated the incident occurred as he was trying to throw a pitch with a deep trajectory.
  • The Doosan Bears secured a 9-1 victory, with Choi pitching effectively for seven innings.

Doosan Bears' second-year pitcher Choi Min-seok has once again apologized for a bench-clearing incident that occurred during a KBO League game against the Kiwoom Heroes. The incident led to a tense moment on the field, though the Bears ultimately secured a decisive 9-1 victory.

Choi, who was the starting pitcher for the game held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, took responsibility for the situation. He explained to reporters that the incident stemmed from his attempt to throw a pitch with a deep trajectory. "I was trying to throw it with a deep course, and it wasn't intentional," Choi stated, expressing regret for the disruption.

The game saw Choi deliver a strong performance, pitching seven innings and allowing six hits and one earned run while striking out seven batters. This outing marked his fifth win of the season against two losses. Despite the on-field tension, Choi's pitching contributed significantly to the Doosan Bears' dominant win.

I was trying to throw it with a deep course, and it wasn't intentional.

— Choi Min-seokThe Doosan Bears pitcher explained the circumstances leading to the bench-clearing incident.
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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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