“It was very good.”

Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yeop gave a thumbs up to Choi Won-jun.

Choi Won-jun made his starting appearance against the KT Wiz in a home game held at Jamsil Stadium on the 1st, pitching well for 6 innings, allowing 3 hits (1 home run), 2 walks, striking out 4, and giving up 1 run.

Choi Won-jun left the mound in the 7th inning with a 3-1 lead, poised for his first win of the season, but unfortunately, the bullpen could not hold onto the 2-run lead. That day, Doosan ended in a stalemate with KT at 3-3 after a long extra innings battle.

Choi Won-jun has pitched 7 times this season without a win, suffering 3 losses. His earned run average is 3.93. He has been far from lucky. On March 30, he pitched 7 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks, striking out 2, and giving up 3 runs (2 earned) against Samsung, but did not receive support from his teammates and was left with a loss.

Ahead of the away game against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 2nd, manager Lee Seung-yeop met with reporters and praised Choi Won-jun, saying, “He showed a really good pitch. He has had no wins this season, but he needs support from the lineup and the bullpen. Although he unfortunately could not become the winning pitcher yesterday, he displayed excellent pitching.”

Manager Lee Seung-yeop also noted, “He continues to show a positive attitude. Once he gets it going, it tends to go well, so if he doesn’t get discouraged and maintains good condition, he should improve. I have high expectations. He was very good yesterday.”

Hong Min-kyu, who made his professional debut this season, has recorded 1 win and 1 save in 10 games with an earned run average of 2.03. On the 1st, he showcased an impressive performance against KT, pitching ⅔ inning, striking out 1, and allowing no runs.

Manager Lee Seung-yeop commented on Hong Min-kyu, saying, “He throws his pitches confidently, regardless of the situation. The determination he shows on the mound is not typical for a young player,” indicating that he intends to use him in future high-pressure situations.

Doosan, led by starting pitcher Jack Logue, assembled the starting lineup with center fielder Jung Soo-bin, left fielder Kim In-tae, right fielder Cave, catcher Yang Eui-ji, designated hitter Kim Jae-hwan, first baseman Yang Seok-hwan, second baseman Kang Seung-ho, shortstop Park Jun-young, and third baseman Lim Jong-seong.

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