Ryu Hyun-jin loses his return match after 12 years “I was in good condition, but control was a problem.”

In the official opening game of the '2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League' held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 23rd, Hanwha's starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin takes the mound in the bottom of the second inning and throws the ball vigorously.

Ryu Hyun-jin (37), who became the losing pitcher in his return to the KBO League after 12 years, swallowed his regret and expressed regret for not being able to present his first victory to Hanwha Eagles fans.

Ryu Hyun-jin started the away game against the LG Twins in the 2024 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 23rd and performed poorly, allowing 6 hits, 3 walks, and 5 runs (2 earned) in 3⅔ innings.

As Hanwha lost 2-8, Ryu Hyun-jin suffered the burden of defeat. This is Ryu Hyun-jin’s 53rd loss (98 wins) in the KBO League.

The opening match on this day attracted attention as the stage for Ryu Hyun-jin's return. Ryu Hyun-jin played an active part as a top pitcher in the Major League from 2013 to 2023, ranking first in ERA and second in the Cy Young Award. And last month, he made a golden comeback by signing an 8-year contract with Hanwha and receiving the best treatment in the KBO league with a total of 17 billion won.

The ‘Ryu Hyun-jin effect’ was also amazing. A cloud of spectators gathered at Jamsil Stadium to watch Ryu Hyun-jin's return game. 23,750 seats were also sold out. There was even a fan who stayed up all night to purchase over 500 tickets for on-site sale.

When Ryu Hyun-jin went up to the mound to throw his first pitch, the Hanwha fans who filled the stands even chanted “Ryu Hyun-jin.”

However, Ryu Hyun-jin did not pitch in accordance with the expectations placed on him. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, he hit a timely hit for Shin Min-jae with 2 RBIs with bases loaded and 2 outs, and in the bottom of the 4th inning, he allowed 3 consecutive hits after second baseman Hyunbin Moon's catching error before being forced out. After the game, Ryu Hyun-jin said through the Hanwha team, “I was really happy that many fans shouted my name loudly when I went on the mound in the first inning. “It was a new feeling,” he said, thanking the Hanwha fans. Ryu Hyun-jin threw a fast ball of up to 150 km on this day, but failed to show his characteristic sharpness, allowing three walks. He said, “I had prepared well and the weather was good today, so my velocity and condition were okay. “However, the game did not go as planned due to poor ball control,” he expressed his regret. He continued, “I wanted to present the first win of the season to Hanwha fans today, but I am so disappointed. “I will definitely show a good performance in my next game,” he pledged to bounce back.

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Pub: 28 Mar 2024 02:20 UTC
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