Wiz closer Park Yeong-hyun says belief in himself, catcher led to big Korean Series save
Even with his team enjoying an 8-0 lead over the Samsung Lions after six innings of the first game of the Korean Series on Tuesday, KT Wiz closer Park Yeong-hyun stayed prepared for a save opportunity that did not seem likely to come. By getting up in his bullpen to stretch and throw a few pitches at KT Wiz Park in Suwon, just south of Seoul, Park said he was just sticking to his usual routine.…
Even as KT Wiz led Samsung Lions 8-0 after six innings of the first game in the Korean Series, closer Park Yeong-hyun remained vigilant, anticipating a save opportunity that seemed unlikely. Park's preparation remained steadfast, following his regular routine of stretching and throwing with Park in Suwon, south of Seoul. He emphasized that anything could happen during a game, and he had been prepared for this moment.
His coaches had assured him he would pitch, and he was ready. However, the game took an unexpected turn. Wiz relief pitchers faltered, giving the Lions five runs in the seventh and another in the eighth. This transformed a potential blowout into a thrilling, high-stakes match-up. With one out and the bases loaded in the top of the eighth, Park was brought in to contain the damage.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
