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Ryu Hyun-jin stuck on eight wins, facing 'unlucky' streak ahead of KT Wiz clash
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Ryu Hyun-jin stuck on eight wins, facing 'unlucky' streak ahead of KT Wiz clash

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin faces an "eight-number" jinx, having not secured his ninth win in 50 days despite a series of unfortunate circumstances.
  • Ryu's upcoming start against the KT Wiz is his ninth game against the team this season.
  • The article highlights a streak of bad luck and underperformance that has hampered his pursuit of a ninth victory.

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin is grappling with a peculiar "eight-number" jinx, finding himself stuck on eight wins for 50 days. His upcoming start against the KT Wiz marks his ninth encounter with the team this season, a game he hopes will break his winless streak.

Ryu's pursuit of his ninth victory has been marred by a frustrating combination of misfortune and inconsistent performance. Despite the team's recent success in winning a series against the Lotte Giants, Ryu himself has been unable to translate his efforts into a win.

The article points to a series of unlucky breaks and a dip in his pitching effectiveness as key factors preventing him from reaching the nine-win milestone. This upcoming game against KT is seen as a critical opportunity for Ryu to overcome these challenges and finally achieve his ninth win of the season.

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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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