LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop explained that he entrusted Eliaser Hernandez with a long inning in Game 3 in consideration of the postponement of Game 4 of the playoffs (PO, three wins out of five) due to rain.
In the third round of the professional baseball PO held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 17th, LG won 1-0 thanks to a special game between Lim Chan-kyu (five ⅓ scoreless innings) and Hernandez (three ⅔ scoreless innings).
LG, which lost all the first and second PO games in Daegu and was at a dead end, survived.
“I took Hernandez’s innings for a long time believing that it will rain tomorrow,” Yeom said after winning the match on Thursday. “I trust the Korea Meteorological Administration. If it hadn’t been for the rain forecast, I would have split the (second half) with Detrick N.S.
In other words, considering that if Game 4 scheduled for the 18th is canceled due to rain, there will be a rest day, he used Hernandez, a “must-win card,” in Game 3 of the day.
When asked if he would take the mound normally after a day off, Yeom said, “I have to check my physical condition from my training part and myself,” but added, “I’m sorry for Hernandez, but it’s the best card we can win. I think it will be possible because I didn’t exceed 60 pitches today.”
As for starting pitcher Lim Chan-kyu, who showed good pitching on the day, he said, “I think I have taken a step forward in the semi-playoff. Having won 10 games for two consecutive years, I have gained my own routine to figure out how to design pitches.”
Regarding the replacement after five ⅓ innings, he said, “I was a little hesitant, but I changed it quickly because winning today was more important.”
On his five hits side by side with Samsung, Yeom said, “We couldn’t take advantage of the chance in the early days, and the game continued. I hope he hits what he failed to hit in the third round in the fourth round.”
Coach Yeom said, “It changed the atmosphere,” adding, “I really want to keep my promise to the fans that I will make the LG Dynasty by advancing to the Korean Series.” 안전놀이터
