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Ryu Hyun-jin Reaches 2,500 Strikeouts, But Eagles' Bullpen Blows Lead to 9-9 Tie
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Ryu Hyun-jin Reaches 2,500 Strikeouts, But Eagles' Bullpen Blows Lead to 9-9 Tie

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin achieved a career milestone, reaching 2,500 strikeouts in his combined Korean and American baseball careers.
  • Despite Ryu's performance, the Eagles' bullpen faltered, allowing the opposing team to erase an 8-1 lead and force a 9-9 tie in extra innings.
  • The tie meant the Eagles missed an opportunity to secure their first win in the second half of the season and end their losing streak.

Ryu Hyun-jin, the ace pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles, reached a significant career milestone by recording his 2,500th strikeout during a KBO League game against the Kiwoom Heroes. This achievement spans his combined career in both the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and Major League Baseball (MLB).

However, the celebration was short-lived as the Eagles' bullpen collapsed in the eighth inning. Hanwha had built a commanding 8-1 lead, seemingly cruising towards a victory. But the relief pitchers could not hold the advantage, allowing the Heroes to score multiple runs and eventually tie the game at 9-9 in extra innings.

The dramatic turnaround meant the Hanwha Eagles squandered a chance to claim their first win in the second half of the season and break their ongoing losing streak. The game ended in a 9-9 draw, leaving the team frustrated despite Ryu's historic performance.

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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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