This is why LG is in first place.

The KBO League is a long race of 144 games. Considering baseball’s unique uncertainty and numerous variables, I believe that one-third of players will win and one-third of players will lose, regardless of whether the team’s performance is good or bad. Sometimes, you experience a shocking defeat in a game where you lose by one-third. A mistake or poor performance by a player you trusted, a decisive bonehead play, etc. Come-from-behind losses in games that were won, etc. Various situations can occur.

LG was ahead 3-0 until the top of the 9th inning against Suwon KT on the 6th, but suffered a shocking 3-4 loss despite Ko Woo-seok coming on to close the game in the bottom of the 9th. Go Woo-seok was also in trouble, and third baseman Moon Bo-kyung’s movements in response to Hwang Jae-gyun’s big bounce hit with the bases loaded and two outs were not good either.안전놀이터

It was Hwang Jae-gyun’s walk-off hit, but it was a ball that third baseman Moon Bo-kyung could have handled. KBS N Sports commentator Park Yong-taek also pointed out that he lost cohesion momentarily because he was checking the runner on second base from the corner of his eye rather than the catch. When the game ended like that, Moon Bo-kyung was caught on the broadcast screen looking very discouraged.

For LG, the damage was quite significant. It was especially painful because Casey Kelly, who had been struggling all season, pitched well in 7 innings, allowing 2 hits, 8 strikeouts, 2 walks, and no runs. Also, I was uncomfortable with the fact that the opponent was KT, ranked 2nd with a good chance of meeting them in the Korean Series.

However, LG defeated Suwon KT 11-4 on the 7th. Lee Jeong-yong, who transformed into a starter, established a quality start and the active movement of the batting line stood out. In particular, Moon Bo-kyung, who made a critical mistake the previous day, played well, reaching base 4 times with 3 hits and 1 walk. The defense was also stable, unlike the previous day.

It was impressive that they seemed to proudly show why they were number one. It is often said that recovery and forgetting are important in baseball, but LG did a good job of forgetting the unpleasant loss the day before. As the basic depth is thick, it has the advantage of being able to respond flexibly to any variable. It is a great help in mound operation.

In 115 games this season, Moon Bo-kyung, an infielder who pitches left-handed, has 122 hits in 416 at-bats, a batting average of 0.293, 8 home runs, 61 RBIs, 67 runs, 7 stolen bases, an OPS of 0.801, and a batting average of 0.262. He established himself as the starting third baseman last year and is in the process of building average. LG has faith that Moon Bo-kyung will grow into a good offensive-defense third baseman.

In fact, the fact that Moon Bo-kyung cried in the dugout after failing to hit a sacrifice bunt with no outs on first and second base in the top of the 8th inning when the team was down 4-6 in Game 3 of the playoffs against Kiwoom last year was confirmed by hitting coach Ho-jun Lee at spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona last February. It was also revealed. At that time, attention was focused on Kim Jae-woong’s super play. In fact, it was also a decisive moment in which the entire series shifted towards Kiwoom. On the contrary, Moon Bo-kyung’s regret was bound to be great.

At the time, coach Lee Ho-jun said that he really hated seeing Moon Bo-kyung’s tears. She said that no matter what happens, she must not show weakness to her opponent during the match. Did you understand what Coach Hojun Lee said? In just one year, her life had changed. Although LG had to deal with her painful loss, there was a side effect that confirmed Moon Bo-kyung’s mental strength.