“Starting pitcher Anderson was unable to secure a victory, which is regrettable, but today he regained his form and showcased a perfect pitching performance, leading the team to victory.”
SSG Landers manager Lee Seung-yong praised the flawless performance of foreign pitcher Drew Anderson. Anderson took the mound as a starter in the away game against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 9th.
Anderson, who displayed a somewhat shaky performance this season with 1 loss and an earned run average of 7.27 in 2 games without a victory, showed his best pitching of the season against the Samsung lineup, completing 7 innings with 6 hits allowed (1 home run), 13 strikeouts, and 1 earned run. He set a new personal record for most innings and strikeouts in a single game.
His maximum speed was recorded at 156 km/h, and he effectively utilized his arsenal, including curveballs, sliders, cut fastballs, and changeups. Anderson handed the mound over to No Kyung-eun in the 8th inning with the score tied 1-1.
SSG won 3-1 against Samsung after an intense battle that went 11 extra innings, successfully reclaiming second place in just one day. Jo Byeong-hyeon, who came in as the fourth pitcher after Drew Anderson, No Kyung-eun, and Kim Min, became the winning pitcher with 1 inning, 2 hits allowed, 2 strikeouts, and no earned runs. Left-handed pitcher Han Doo-sol, who took the mound with 2 outs in the 11th inning of extra innings, marked his debut save with ⅓ inning of no earned runs.
Among the batters, Go Myung-jun stood out with his first home run of the season and the game-winning RBI, going 2-for-4 with 2 hits (1 home run), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored, while Choi Ji-hoon and Lee Ji-young both achieved multi-hit games.
Manager Lee Seung-yong said after the game, “Starting pitcher Anderson was unable to secure a victory, which is regrettable, but today he regained his form and showcased a perfect pitching performance, leading the team to victory.”
He also noted, “The bullpen also did their jobs well. At critical moments in every inning, they played a vital role in securing the team’s victory,” adding, “I congratulate Go Myung-jun on his first home run of the season, and the sacrifice fly recorded at a crucial moment was effective.”
Manager Lee Seung-yong smiled with satisfaction, saying, “Especially in the top of the 11th inning, with no outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, Han Yu-seom attempted a bunt for the team. I felt that the players are becoming a solid 'one team' as they are taking charge of the game themselves.”
Additionally, he concluded, “I am grateful to the players for maintaining focus until the end of each game and playing well, and I thank the fans who came all the way to the distant away game.”
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