"Still fast."
Manager Lee Beom-ho was relieved by Kim Do-young’s stunning run.
During the game against Hanwha Eagles held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on the 2nd, Kim Do-young made a thrilling dash to second base, producing a double.
After a tense score of 2-2 in the 10th inning with one out, he hit the ball deep to the left fielder's side. It seemed like he would remain at first base, but he quickly picked up speed near the base and ran to second, successfully sliding headfirst to safety. He made a double with his feet.
He created a chance to win, but the team could not capitalize due to a lack of follow-up hits.
Manager Lee noted that since Kim Do-young has returned from a hamstring injury sustained in the opening game, he is restricting aggressive baserunning. Stealing bases is completely off-limits, and he has instructed Kim not to make a triple.
That day, both sides were engaged in a fierce battle that extended into extra innings. They dashed with the resolve that they must somehow get into scoring position to win. Manager Lee understood Kim Do-young’s determination, saying, "He must have run to maintain the momentum after winning yesterday."
At the same time, he explained, "I was surprised yesterday. He says he is fine. The training staff also said that running like that is not a problem at all. Still fast. I was a bit worried, but his physical condition is not an issue at all." This implied that despite looking quite fast, it was not a 100% run.
He continued, "I told him not to steal bases. No triples either. It should be fine in about ten days when he gets used to the field. I told him to scale back until he feels perfectly okay. We all need to pull together during this period. If one player is missing, it becomes difficult. Not getting injured is the top priority," reiterating the need for caution.
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