'Shocking defeat in the Korea-Japan War' Park Chan-ho "It's due to obsession with winning and losing"

Park Chan-ho

Korea lost 4-13 in the second game of WBC Group B against Japan held at 7 pm on the 10th. After suffering a shock 7-8 loss in the first game against Australia the previous day, they fell into their second consecutive loss. KBS, led by Park Chan-ho.

Even before the game on this day, committee members Park Chan-ho and Park Yong-taek had hoped from the beginning, “I hope we can forget everything about yesterday and write a drama.” In particular, commentator Park Yong-taek reflected on the painful first-game loss to Australia, saying, “I cried after the game yesterday.” However, the two pledged to give their all in broadcasting as expected in the Korea-Japan War, and in response, caster Lee Gwang-yong also declared, “We will go crazy in the broadcasting box.”

'Shocking defeat in the Korea-Japan War' Park Chan-ho "It's due to obsession with winning and losing"
On this day, Korea got off to a good start with starting pitcher Gwang-Hyun Kim striking out Japanese superstar Shohei Otani and allowing no runs until the second inning. In response, Commissioner Park Chan-ho said, “No matter how much Otani is, it is difficult to hit a ball with a location like that. “The hitters are out of their minds right now,” he praised.

In the third inning, Yang Eui-ji's two-run home run and Lee Jeong-hoo's timely hit put Korea ahead 3-0, and commentators Park Chan-ho and Park Yong-taek also roared, saying, "This is a Korea- Japan match."

However, after the third inning, Korea allowed Japan to turn the tables and gradually fell behind. Commissioner Park Chan-ho said, “On the mound, pitchers should have fun throwing the pitch they want. However, it is not fun to be in a situation where the count is against you and you have to force a strike,” he said, giving anxious advice to pitchers. In the scene where Park Geon-woo hit a refreshing solo home run in the top of the 6th inning, Commissioner Park Chan-ho exclaimed, “That kind of ball is not usually made because you have a good feel,” but it did not lead to a victory.

I keep telling the pitchers coming on the mound, “Another opportunity will come. Commissioner Park Chan-ho, who said, “Precise ball control is absolutely necessary,” said after the 4-13 loss was confirmed, “The junior pitchers did not properly establish a positive and comfortable routine. “I also saw him being so obsessed with winning and losing that he couldn't throw his good fastball properly,” he said, expressing his regret.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
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