Title: Ryu Hyun-jin delivers strong performance in MLB’s notorious “pitcher’s graveyard”
Subtitle: Toronto pitcher showcases resilience against Colorado Rockies at Coors Field
Toronto, Canada – In a noteworthy display at the Coors Field in the United States, Ryu Hyun-jin, the 36-year-old pitcher for the Toronto team in the Major League Baseball (MLB), garnered praise from the local media for his exceptional performance in what is notoriously known as the “pitcher’s graveyard.”
Canadian media outlet Sportsnet highlighted Ryu’s remarkable achievement on the 2nd (Korea time), stating, “Ryu Hyun-jin’s ability to limit the Colorado Rockies to just 2 runs in 5 innings at the Coors Field is equivalent to pitching 7 scoreless innings in any other stadium.” Noteworthy is the fact that Ryu was entrusted to continue pitching into the 6th inning. However, Toronto manager John Schneider opted for several relief pitchers at this juncture.
During the game against the Colorado Rockies, Ryu showcased his skills by striking out 3 batters in 5 innings, conceding 4 hits (1 home run), 2 walks, and 2 runs. Despite having a 4-2 lead at the bottom of the 6th inning and racking up 76 pitches, Ryu respectfully handed the mound over to right-hander Garcia from the bullpen.
Coors Field, situated 1,610 meters above sea level, offers a ballpark with unusually low air resistance and is dubbed the “pitcher’s graveyard.” Ryu Hyun-jin had previously struggled at this very venue while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with an average Earned Run Average (ERA) of 7.09 and a record of 1 win and 4 losses in six appearances. During those games, he had also surrendered 8 home runs. However, his performance in this outing displayed a notable improvement and resilience after four years.
Though Ryu Hyun-jin’s efforts were diminished by Garcia’s 3-run home run during the bottom of the 6th inning, resulting in a change of fortune and thwarting his fourth win of the season, Toronto ultimately triumphed with a 13-9 scoreline in a slugfest. Ryu’s exceptional pitching prowess remained evident throughout the game.
Particularly noteworthy was Ryu Hyun-jin’s unwavering composure despite an erroneous decision by umpire Angel Hernandez in the 4th inning. With a full count and 1 out, Ryu Hyun-jin threw a fastball four pitches high and outside, but it was called a ball. Despite this setback, Ryu skillfully ended the inning by striking out Eleuris Montero, who had previously hit a 2-run homer in the 3rd inning, with a second-base double.
Criticism of Hernandez’s refereeing surfaced in the Toronto Sun daily newspaper, stating, “Ryu Hyun-jin was denied several strikes.” Nevertheless, Ryu’s ability to overcome such challenges served as a testament to his resilience. Umpire Angel Hernandez is known for his inconsistent ball judgment.
In addition to Ryu’s outstanding performance, the MLB homepage and other sources highlighted Toronto’s 13-9 victory on the same day. This win marked the beginning of a 6-game series in the US West, closing the gap between Toronto and the Texas team, currently in 3rd place for an American League wild card berth, to just 1.5 games. Furthermore, Toronto narrowed the deficit with Houston, the second-place team in the league’s wild card race, to 2.5 games.
As the postseason approaches, the top three teams from each league division and the three wild card teams with the highest winning percentages will compete for a coveted spot.
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Hyun-Jin Ryu of the Toronto Premier League. AFP/Getty Images = Yonhap News
The local media praised Ryu Hyun-jin (36) from Toronto in the Major League (MLB), who played well in the so-called “pitcher’s grave.”
Canadian media Sportsnet emphasized on the 2nd (Korea time), “The fact that starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin gave up 2 runs in 5 innings at Coors Field in the United States is equivalent to 7 scoreless innings (in stadiums others).” “Ryu Hyun-jin was able to continue throwing into the 6th inning, but Toronto manager John Schneider assigned plenty of relief pitchers,” he said.
On this day, Ryu Hyun-jin started against Colorado and hit 3 in 5 innings, giving up 4 hits (1 home run), 2 walks and 2 runs. In the bottom of the 6th inning with a 4-2 lead, Ryu Hyun-jin had 76 pitches, but he passed the mound to the right hander to the bullpen Garcia.
Coors Field is 1,610 meters above sea level and has low air resistance, making it a good ballpark. That’s why it’s called a pitchers grave. Ryu Hyun-jin also struggled with an average ERA of 7.09 with a record of 1 win and 4 losses, appearing at Coors Field in six games during his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. There were also 8 home runs. On this day, Toronto also hit 17 hits, including three home runs, and Colorado also hit two home runs and 12 hits. At Coors Field, Ryu Hyun-jin played well in his first appearance in four years.
Ryu Hyun-jin pitched for the win, but Garcia immediately hit a 3-run home run in the bottom of the 6th inning and allowed a changeup. Ryu Hyun-jin’s fourth win of the season was also blown away. Nevertheless, Toronto won 13 to 9 after a slugfest, and Ryu Hyun-jin’s good pitching never completely lost its shine.
Ryu Hyun-jin, in particular, was not shaken by the absurd decision in the 4th inning. Ryu Hyun-jin threw a fastball four pitches high outside in a full count game to Nolan Jones in the bottom of the 4th inning with 1 out and 1 base, but umpire Angel Hernandez called the ball out. Despite being driven to 1st and 2nd base with a walk, Ryu Hyun-jin ended the inning by catching Eleuris Montero, the follow-up hitter who had allowed a 2-run homer in the 3rd inning, with a double by the second. founder.
The Toronto Sun daily newspaper criticized Hernandez as the referee, saying, “Ryu Hyun-jin has not had a strike many times.” On the contrary, it means that Ryu Hyun-jin overcame the mistake well. The referee Hernandez is famous for being inconsistent when judging the ball.
The MLB homepage and others noted that Toronto won 13-9 on the same day, when it started its 6-game series in the US West, narrowing its trip with Texas, which was in 3rd place in the League wild card race America. , to 1.5 games. Toronto also reduced the number of rides with Houston, who is second in the league’s wild card, to 2.5 games. In the postseason, the three winning teams from the two league divisions and the three wild card teams with high winning rates will each play.
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