Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man praised “captain” Koo Ja-wook, who played until the end despite headache symptoms.
Coach Park said before the second playoff game against the LG Twins in the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League postseason, which was scheduled to be held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 14th, was canceled due to rain, ” (Koo Ja-wook) showed his concentration at bat or defense even though he was sick.”메이저놀이터
Koo started as the third batter and third baseman in the first round of the playoffs, which took place on the previous day. Along with fourth batter Lewin Diaz and fifth batter Park Byung-ho, Koo was responsible for the central batting line, and led his team to a 10-4 victory by making three hits (one homer) and three RBIs in four times at bat. He even won the Daily MVP in the first round of the playoffs.
The second playoff game between the LG Twins and the Samsung Lions of the “2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Postseason” that was scheduled to take place at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the afternoon of the 14th has been canceled due to rain. Samsung’s Koo Ja-wook, who won the Daily MVP in the first playoff game, is posing. Reporter Kim Han-joon of Daegu
Koo did not look happy, however. While his teammates were sharing the joy of victory after the game, he quickly exited the dugout. He was not in good physical condition. Koo complained of dizziness and vomiting, and went to the hospital immediately after performing at the Daily MVP award ceremony and interview. He stabilized after receiving fluids.
I’m just grateful to Koo Ja-wook for doing his part even in a difficult situation. “I just thought that he did well by listening to Koo Ja-wook’s physical condition after the game,” coach Park Jin-man said. “He led the team firmly as captain and leader. I felt he was a leader.”
Koo was listed as the third batter and left fielder in the second round of the lineup, which was announced before the game was canceled due to rain on Wednesday. However, the head coach says that Koo’s physical condition is not 100 percent. “I saw him at the training site today (14th). He seems to be eating well, and he is said to have improved significantly compared to yesterday (13th), but he is not 100 percent normal,” coach Park said. “I think he was very nervous before the playoffs. There was a good atmosphere, and I don’t think many things were perfect during the game.”
The second playoff game between the LG Twins and the Samsung Lions of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO postseason, which was scheduled to take place at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the afternoon of the 14th, has been canceled due to rain. Samsung manager Park Jin-man is holding a briefing. Daegu reporter Kim Han-joon
The player himself expressed his strong will. Koo Ja-wook told reporters before coach Park Jin-man’s briefing, “I think I looked a little dizzy. I think I was worried that I might damage my team. It’s not that my condition is bad enough to worry about. I don’t think you need to worry about it,” and added, “I think if I fall out, it will damage my team, so I think I’ll have to endure it and play.”
Koo Ja-wook also did not forget to thank his teammates. “In the case of yesterday, (Park) Byeong-ho or the dugout players did things that I couldn’t do. Everyone focused so much that the result came out. I was grateful to the players,” Koo said. “LG must have a desire to advance to the Korean Series, and our goal is to advance to the Korean Series. As much as we need enough rest, our goal is to advance to the Korean Series with the least number of games.”
It remains to be seen whether Koo Ja-wook’s bat, who took a day off due to the cancellation of rain, will heat up in the second game.