"It's going steady" 10-win challenge delayed for two consecutive years, but Lee Eui-ri's 0 walks are positive
“It is going stably.”
Eui-ri Lee started the match against LG Twins in the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOLKBO League held at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju on the 9th, recording 4 runs in 6 innings (2 earned runs), 8 hits (1 home run), 1 run, 3 strikeouts.
Lee Eui-ri conceded 4 runs and took the 6th loss (9 wins) of the season. The achievement of 10 wins for 2 consecutive years had to be postponed to the next opportunity. However, there were also positive aspects. That day, not a single walk was allowed am.
Eui-ri Lee is recording 44 runs (40 earned runs) in 90 innings (40 earned runs) in 19 games this season, 74 walks, 109 strikeouts, and an average ERA of 4.00 WHIP (on-base per inning) 1.52. Among 74 runs, 68 walks, 5 hit balls, automatic There is one intentional 4-gu.
When the number of walks increases, the number of pitches naturally increases. However, on this day, Gyeonggi Eui-ri Lee did not walk and recorded his fourth quality start (QS, 6 innings or more and 3 earned runs or less) this season. Hitter Hong Chang-ki was sent out with a ball that fit his body, and then he passed the baton to Kim Yu-shin.
In this game, Eui-ri Lee became the losing pitcher, but it was definitely positive that there were no walks.
KIA coach Kim Jong-guk said, “I think the 10th is going a little more stable. There are a lot of comparisons with bad times. Whether it is a breaking ball or a fastball, he throws a good ball that allows batters’ bats to come out,” he said.
“The point is that it can be done. However, I think Lee Eui-ri is pitching more stably.”
KIA currently maintains a win rate of 50 with 44 wins, 2 draws and 44 losses. It is in 6th place and is aiming to advance to the postseason. If the starting pitchers can hold on to winning innings, they can hit and rise. 스포츠토토
Lee Eui-ri will leave KIA for a while to participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games in September. Until then, attention is paid to whether he can contribute to KIA's advance into fall baseball by playing a good fight.