Can Shim Woo-joon continue his upward trend and lead the Hanwha Eagles to victory in Game 4 of the K..

Can Shim Woo-joon continue his upward trend and lead the Hanwha Eagles to victory in Game 4 of the Korean Series.

Hanwha, led by head coach Kim Kyung-moon, will play Game 4 of the 2025 professional baseball KBO Korean Series (best of seven) against the LG Twins under manager Yeom Kyung-yeop at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 30th.

Hanwha’s current momentum is not bad. He finished second in the regular league (83 wins, 4 draws and 57 losses) directly to the playoffs (best of five games) and beat the Samsung Lions with 3 wins and 2 losses overall in the series. Later, in the first and second games of the Korean Series, they lost 2-8 and 5-13 to No. 1 LG (85 wins, 3 draws and 56 losses), but in the third game, they recorded 7-3 wins, setting the stage for a come-from-behind victory. If he wins again on this day, he can balance the series.

사진 확대 Hanwha, led by head coach Kim Kyung-moon, wants to balance the series in Game 4 of the Korean Series against LG at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 30th. Photo = Courtesy of Hanwha 사진 확대 Shim Woo-joon roars after hitting a timely two-run double in the come-from-behind final in Game 3 of the Korean Series. Photo = Courtesy of Hanwha

Along with pitcher Ryan Weiss, Hanwha set up the starting list with Son A-seop (designated hitter), Luis Liberato (center fielder), Moon Hyun-bin (left fielder), Noh Si-hwan (third baseman), Chae Eun-sung (first baseman), Lee Jin-young (right fielder), Ha Joo-seok (second baseman), Choi Jae-hoon (captor), and Shim Woo-jun (striker). The non-players are Cody Ponce and Moon Dong-ju.

It is notable that Shim Woo-joon, the hero of Game 3, was deployed as the ninth hitter and shortstop. Shim Woo-joon hit a timely two-run double in the come-from-behind final in Game 3, leading Hanwha to victory.

Coach Kim Kyung-moon, who met before the game, said, “I hope (Shim Woo-joon) continues his energy until today. “I’m in good batting condition,” he said, praying for Shim Woo-joon’s good performance.

The following is a question and answer with director Kim.

Q. There’s a change in the lineup.

– Shim Woo-joon came into the ninth. There is no big change.

Q. Shim Woo-jun is in good spirits.

– It was not the same hit, but a hit that gave strength to the team and himself. I hope that the energy continues to this day. He is in good batting condition.

사진 확대 Shim Woo-joon will start as the ninth hitter and shortstop in Game 4 of the Korean Series. Photo = Courtesy of Hanwha

Q. He fought back after losing two games in a row. How is the atmosphere of the team.

– It seems that the atmosphere was so low that he lost two consecutive games and couldn’t speak a little. Won’t the victory lighten the minds of the players themselves. I think I’ve gotten lighter from practicing.

Q. Can Seo-hyun come out.

– I go out today when the situation is good again. This series is the last of the season. After warming up from the bullpen, if it’s okay, I’m also thinking of playing three consecutive games.

Q. Kim Seo-hyun showed tears after Game 3, and did you have any words of consolation.

– After leaving the scene, I was surprised to see a lot of harsh words coming out to the players. The same goes for the director. I didn’t see him crying. He must have been as stressed as a coach. Shouldn’t the director believe and embrace it.

Q. Park Sang-won seems to be looking for his pace.

– It got better. I was worried before I came in, but as I keep playing, I got a good look. If only Han Seung-hyuk finds his pace, wouldn’t the rest of the series be more fun.

Q. What do you think will be the winner today.

– (Opponent starter) We have to target the ball Yoni Chirinos. Weiss will do his part, but if the batter gives up points aggressively, wouldn’t Weiss pitch more comfortably.

Q. In this fall baseball season, when pitchers’ ball control or ball control drops, opposing batters are playing well. Do you have a message for the pitchers.

– The manager doesn’t suddenly go to the pitcher and talk to him. The pitching coach would. Unlike in the regular league, (batters) mark intensively and come in. Even I don’t remember giving a lot of points in the postseason and the Korean series. I thought it was within 4 points, but it’s generating surprisingly much. I think the batters prepared well that much.

사진 확대 Will Hanwha under head coach Kim Kyung-moon be able to set the stage for a victory in Game 4 of the Korean Series. Photo = Courtesy of Hanwha

[Daejeon = Lee Han-joo, MK Sports Reporter]