The 11th episode of Channel A's sports variety show 'Baseball Queen,' airing on the 3rd, will feature the Black Queens, who hold a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, as they face off against the formidable All-In team from the Busan & Yeongnam region in a tense 6th match. Following this, they will engage in their seventh official game against the national team Quality Start, known for its strongest lineup.
After completing the 6th match, the team was hit with the news of Joo Soo-jin's injury during intense training sessions. Appearing with a cast on her finger, Joo revealed, "I hoped for a misdiagnosis and visited three hospitals, but all confirmed a fracture." In a last-ditch effort, she asked a doctor if she could play with taping, but was firmly advised, "You need a 4-week protection period and should not participate in games." Facing her teammates, Joo confessed, "I've lost 15kg since starting baseball," sharing the aftermath of her dedication post-childbirth, and promised to support the team from the dugout until her recovery.
The unexpected absence of starting shortstop Joo Soo-jin has heightened tension in the locker room ahead of the seventh official game. Adding to the concern, Park Bo-ram also appeared with a finger cast, prompting teammates to jokingly ask, "Is wearing metal rings a trend now?" However, when Joo asked, "Does anyone want to play shortstop?" Ayaka eagerly volunteered, lightening the mood with laughter.
Director Park Se-ri, Coach Choo Shin-soo, and Coaches Lee Dae-hyung and Yoon Seok-min joined the team, with Coach Choo emphasizing, "Trusting another player to fill Joo Soo-jin's spot is part of the team's growth." He also noted, "It took the longest time to decide the lineup for this game," heightening anticipation for the 7th match lineup announcement.
The 11th episode of 'Baseball Queen' airs on the 3rd at 10 PM.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr