Who returned after being hit by a ball, was found to be not a major injury.
As a result of X-rays, no abnormal findings such as fractures were found. As a result, Ryu Hyun-jin is expected to prepare for the next mound without skipping the order of taking the mound. Toronto manager John Schneider confirmed to reporters, “Ryu Hyun-jin’s condition has improved a lot and he will be able to take the mound in the next mound (against the Chicago Cubs on the 14th, Korean time).”
It was a truly dizzying moment.
a batting injury following a bad call for a strike. He was almost on the injured list two games after returning after 14 months of elbow surgery after the match against the Chicago White Sox on June 2 last year.
Ryu Hyun-jin, who made his second start after returning to the away game against the Cleveland Guardians on the 8th, pitched four innings, no hits, one walk, two strikeouts, and no runs.
However, in the bottom of the fourth inning with two outs and runners on first base, Oscar Gonzalez’s fastball hit his right knee. However, he finished throwing with his pitching soul and blocked four innings without a hit. He failed to take the mound in the bottom of the fifth inning when it was 0-0. Although he failed to become a winning pitcher, he lost four runs in five innings against Baltimore on the 2nd and lowered his ERA from 7.20 to 4.00.
With Ryu Hyun-jin’s good pitching and fighting spirit, Toronto won 3-1 with Cavan Vizio’s final two-run home run in the eighth inning and won four consecutive games.
The referee’s strike zone misjudgment and a batting injury in a long inning were not welcome.
Injuries were avoided, and long innings were possible.
Ryu Hyun-jin was continuing his 10-hitter streak until one out in the bottom of the fourth inning.
One disappointing ball decision caused a batting injury.
Andres Jimenez at bat after one out. In the ball count 2-2, his fifth fastball of 145km per hour spanned the low strike zone course. The strike was also clear on the game data provided by ESPN. But the referee ruled the ball. In the end, it led to a walk, which was the first on-base and the only on-base on the day.
Ryu Hyun-jin calmly handled the next batter Jose Ramirez with a fly ball to right field. Two outs and a runner on first.
If it wasn’t for a bad call, he met Oscar Gonzalez at the end of the inning and fell down after being hit by a hard hit.
He chased the ball that hit the knee and deflected it to the throw. And he collapsed in front of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The face was greatly distorted, and the appearance of rolling painfully holding the knee was unusual. There were concerns about serious injuries such as fractures. Infielder Vizio, the main character of the final home run, also said, “I didn’t want it to be a fracture because Ryu Hyun-jin looked really sick.”
Toronto’s fans are also going crazy. Ace returned after more than a year of rehabilitation.
Fans poured out concerns on SNS in real time, such as “Oh my God,” “Please, God bless you,” and “Oh, Roh, Ryu Hyun-jin looks not in good condition.” One fan covered her face and posted her suffering.
The scenes showed Toronto fans’ affection for Ryu Hyun-jin. The earnest wishes of the fans worked.
Fortunately, the injury was finally confirmed to be minor.
Ryu Hyun-jin even had an X-ray examination as a precaution. After a day, the progress was important, but fortunately, there was no problem with the next mound.
It was regrettable to replace the injury, but the pitching content was returned to the very “monster” Ryu Hyun-jin we knew.
Only 52 pitches (34 strikes) until the fourth inning. He was able to play not only quality start but also seven innings.
A fastball (26) with a maximum speed of 90.7 miles (145.9km) and an average speed of 88.8 miles (142.9km) was mixed with breaking balls such as changeups (11), curves (10), and cutters (5). The main weapon change-up, which led to a lot of missed swings on the day, had an average speed of 78.4 miles (126.1km), 10 miles (16.1km) difference from fastballs. 토토사이트 추천
Local media praised him, saying, “He avoided hitting a regular hit with a messy change-up and recorded a no-hit in four innings.” Ryu Hyun-jin also said, “The command was much better than the previous appearance. In particular, I was able to throw the change-up wherever I wanted,” he said with satisfaction. While on the mound, everything was perfect.
It was his second appearance in his return, which was full of positive indicators enough to expect his next appearance and his first win of the season. Toronto is also just happy to see the return of the ace.