Ryu Hyun-jin and the Lotte Giants are meeting.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung talked about his team's upcoming game against the Hanwha Eagles on Sunday at Sajik Stadium in Busan. On that day, Lotte will face Ryu Hyun-jin, who is returning from the big leagues. Ryu will take the mound at Sajik Stadium for the first time in 4362 days since April 7, 2012.

After 10 seasons in the big leagues, where he compiled a 78-48 record with a 3.27 ERA, Ryu considered staying in the big leagues and returning to Hanwha before signing a contract worth up to eight years and 17 billion won. It will be his first appearance in Korea since 2012.

Ryu has been building up steadily since joining the camp in Okinawa, Japan. On the 2nd, he threw 65 live pitches for the first time at the Okinawa camp. Although he only threw a 139-kilometer fastball at the time, he was praised for his sophisticated delivery.

On July 7, he pitched three innings against the Bluebacks, allowing one hit, one walk, three strikeouts and one run. He threw 46 pitches with a fastball that touched 143 kilometers. In his first start against KIA on the 12th, 토토사이트 he threw four innings of three-hit ball with no walks, three strikeouts, and one run on 62 pitches. His fastball reached 148 kilometers, indicating that his body is fully back to normal.

Rain was initially forecast, but it has completely cleared up. He will be able to get back to full strength in time for the opening game against the LG Twins on April 23.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung's Lotte, who will be facing Ryu Hyun-jin, has lined up with the best of its current members. Jung-hoon (first base), Noh Jin-hyeok (designated hitter), Reyes (right field), Jeon Jun-woo (left field), Yoo Kang-nam (catcher), Kim Min-sung (third base), Park Seung-wook (second base), Lee Joo-chan (shortstop), and Jang Doo-sung (center field) are the starting lineup. Go Seung-min, currently the tournament's leading hitter (.444), is expected to pinch-hit later in the game due to leg discomfort.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung downplayed the significance of facing Ryu, saying, "It's just another pitcher coming out," but added, "He has really good stuff. He gets all the balls in the count first. If he leaves one or two balls out of the strike zone, 80 to 90 percent of the time, it's on his terms," praising Ryu's pinpoint delivery.

"He's got a great fastball, and if you throw it hard enough, it's going to go 145+. If you lose a favorable count, it's hard to hit it," he said, adding, "It's important to hit the ball that comes in to catch the count without missing it," explaining how to take advantage of the almost untouchable Ryu.