Tensions Rise as 'Strongest Baseball' Pitcher Oh Joo-won Faces Off Against Independent League Team

Pitcher Oh Joo-won of the Breakers and the Independent League team are set for an intense showdown.

The 136th episode of JTBC's variety show 'Strongest Baseball,' airing on the 2nd, will feature the final match of the Strongest Series between the Breakers and the Independent League team. With both teams tied at one win each, the decisive battle is set to unfold in Pohang.

Oh Joo-won will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the third game. After allowing a hit in the bottom of the ninth inning in the second game, which led to a loss, he humorously blames the defeat on not wearing his 'lucky' headband. Determined to win, Oh Joo-won dons the headband, confidently stating, "This might be my chance to aim for the MVP award."

Oh Joo-won also exudes a fighting spirit from the dugout, attempting to unsettle the Independent League players with his verbal tactics. He declares, "There's no turning back now," and starts his psychological warfare with comments like "Throw lower," and "This pitch will miss."

Teammate Lee Hyun-seung joins in, shouting, "The pitcher's fingers are twisted!" while Coach Shim Soo-chang adds, "We're running!" This prompts a fiery response from the Independent League dugout with retorts like "Ignore them!" and "Let's strike them out," intensifying the off-field battle. The question remains: which team will emerge victorious in this fierce mental duel?

The 136th episode of 'Strongest Baseball' airs at 10:30 PM.

Reporter: Seyoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr