What? I thought it was a sure run. → A super play happened: 'Min-ho hyung was catching and tagging'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Samsung Lions pitcher Yang Chang-seop earned his eighth win of the season against Lotte on Sunday, setting a personal best.
- He pitched five innings, allowing only one run in the Lions' 4-1 victory.
- Yang credited teammate Kim Seong-yun's "Major League-level" play for preventing a run earlier in the game.
Samsung Lions pitcher Yang Chang-seop expressed his astonishment at a "Major League-level" defensive play by teammate Kim Seong-yun, which he believes prevented a crucial run.
"I thought it was a sure run, of course," Yang said, referring to a moment in Sunday's game against the Lotte Giants. "But my teammate Min-ho hyung was catching and tagging." Yang was referring to Kim Seong-yun's exceptional effort that saved the Lions from conceding an earlier score.
Yang Chang-seop himself delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching five innings and allowing just one run. This outing secured him his eighth win of the season against zero losses, surpassing his previous personal best of seven wins set in 2018. The Samsung Lions ultimately won the game 4-1.
The victory marked a significant milestone for Yang, highlighting his successful season and contribution to the team's performance. The combination of his pitching prowess and timely defensive support from his teammates proved decisive in securing the win.
I thought it was a sure run, of course. But my teammate Min-ho hyung was catching and tagging.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.