Korean Baseball Team Advances to Super Round After Victory Over Thailand

Korean Baseball Team Advances to Super Round After Dominating Victory Over Thailand

In a cold and one-sided match, the Korean baseball team celebrated a resounding victory over Thailand with a score of 17-0 in the final game of the group stage. Securing the second position in their group, they have now advanced to the highly anticipated super round, where the top two teams from each group will battle for the ultimate victory.

However, the road to the finals won’t be an easy one for the Korean team, as they must overcome their setback against Taiwan. This loss adds pressure to their upcoming matches against both Japan and China, as only a win in each game will grant them a chance to vie for the championship title.

Reporting on this impressive performance, sports journalist Shin Hyeon-jun reveals the Korean team’s unmatched superiority against Thailand. Right from the start, they dominated the mound, scoring runs in every inning. Notable plays include Choi Ji-hoon’s three-run home run and Yoon Dong-hee’s one-run home run in the second inning, widening the gap to 5-0. In the third inning, Kim Joo-won’s solo shot further solidified their lead. In a ruthless attack on Thailand’s changed pitcher in the fourth inning, they managed to score an astonishing 10 runs, ultimately sealing their victory with a remarkable 17-0 lead by the fifth inning.

As a result of this outstanding win, the national team secured the second position in Group B, following Taiwan with two wins and one loss. Moving into the super round, however, they face the challenge of redeeming themselves against Taiwan, who defeated them earlier. The path to the finals hinges on defeating both Japan and China, while closely monitoring the performance of other teams.

The Korean national baseball team, driven to secure their fourth consecutive gold medal, encounters a daunting journey ahead. With each game becoming a crucial milestone, they must emerge victorious in order to advance to the finals, where they will reassess their chances for victory.

In other news, the women’s handball team has secured a silver medal after a triumphant performance in the semi-finals. Facing the home team China, top player Ryu Eun-hee scored an impressive seven goals, with Lee Mi-kyung adding six goals to secure a spectacular 30-23 victory. With this achievement, Korea sets its sights on capturing its third consecutive gold medal in the Asian Games.

Known as the dominant force in Asian women’s handball, the Korean national team has claimed victory seven times out of eight competitions since women’s handball became an official event in the Asian Games in 1990.

By Hyunjun Shin, YTN Sports Reporter

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The Korean baseball team defeated Thailand 17-0 in a cold game in the last game of the group stage, came second in the group, and advanced to the super round where the top two teams from each group competed.

However, because they had to contend with one loss to Taiwan, they were burdened with having to beat Japan and China to reach the finals.

This is reporter Shin Hyeon-jun’s report.

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Thailand was no match for us.

The national team was able to hit the mound of Thailand from the first innings, scoring runs in each innings.

In the second inning, Choi Ji-hoon’s three-run home run and Yoon Dong-hee’s one-run home run made it 5-0, and in the third inning, Kim Joo-won’s solo shot widened the lead.

In the 4th inning, he attacked Thailand’s changed pitcher and scored 10 runs, completing a cool 17-0, 5th inning game win.

As a result, the national team finished second in Group B after Taiwan with 2 wins and 1 loss and progressed to the super round.

However, in the super round, they have to fight against Taiwan with one loss, so it is not easy to reach the finals by themselves.

First, we have to beat Japan and China without fail, and then watch the situation of other teams.

Our country’s baseball team, which is aiming for its fourth gold medal in a row, faces a difficult path as it has to win both games to advance to the finals and then weigh its chances again.

The women’s handball team progressed to the finals securing a silver medal.

In the semi-final against the home team China, top gun Ryu Eun-hee scored 7 goals and Lee Mi-kyung scored 6 goals, winning 30-23.

With this, Korea will challenge for its third consecutive Asian Games gold medal.

The Korean national team, the strongest in Asia, has won seven times in eight competitions since 1990, when women’s handball was adopted as an official event in the Asian Games.

This is Hyunjun Shin from YTN.

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