Tigers pitcher Naile ready to move on after errant pitch hits opponent
DAEGU, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- It was a pitch that got away.
On October 28, Kia Tigers pitcher James Naile found himself in an unfortunate situation after hitting Samsung Lions player Park Seung-kyu in the head with a pitch during the first game of a Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series. The incident occurred with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, resulting in an automatic ejection for Naile under KBO rules.
Despite the incident, the Tigers went on to win the game 5-1. Naile expressed his regret for the incident, stating that it was not his intention to hit the player in the head. He emphasized that this was the first time in his career that such an event had occurred to him. Naile acknowledged that his team's hitters could prove to be formidable in future games, as the Lions have a history of strong offensive performances in the KBO.
He also highlighted the importance of limiting walks and keeping the opposing team's bats active to keep the run total down.
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