[Asian Games] S. Korea shuts out Chinese Taipei to begin baseball title defense
NAGOYA — South Korea blanked Chinese Taipei 5-0 to begin its quest for a fifth consecutive Asian Games baseball gold medal on Monday. Starter Gwak Been tossed six no-hit innings and struck out 10 batters, while five different batters each drove in a run in Group B action at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Baseball Stadium in Okazaki, some 50 kilometers southeast of the main host city Nagoya. After Gwak…
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Nagoya witnessed South Korea's commanding 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in a crucial Group B baseball match of the Asian Games on Monday, marking the start of their bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal. Pitching sensation Gwak Been delivered a dominant performance, pitching six innings without allowing a single hit and striking out 10 batters.
Moreover, five different South Korean batters demonstrated their clutch hitting skills, each contributing a run. Following Gwak's removal, Jo Byeong-hyeon and Park Yeong-hyun continued the stellar effort, with the latter pitching for a brief inning. The South Korean squad, comprised of top stars from the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), will face Hong Kong at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Toyohashi, followed by a showdown against Thailand at noon Wednesday in Okazaki.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Round, with the ultimate goal of the gold medal match set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in Toyohashi. Despite the presence of formidable underdogs, South Korea's unmatched skill and determination are expected to secure their Group B victory and propel them to the next stage.
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