5 months ago
3-home run outburst + 2 straight wins, 15 wins in the black, Flowers "encouraged to see good results in crunch time"
"We're coming out of the woodwork".
The Kia Tigers have extended their lead in the standings with a second straight win. They defeated the Hanwha Eagles of the 2024 KBO Baseball World Series 8-3 at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on April 21.
Kim Do-young had three hits, including his 19th two-run homer of the season, to move closer to 20 home runs and 20 RBIs. Socrates was honored for his two-run shot in the sixth inning and a walk-off solo shot in the eighth. Kim Tae-goon also contributed with two hits and a run scored.
On the mound, Yoon earned his seventh win with six innings of two-hit ball, three walks, one hit batter, seven strikeouts and three runs (unearned). He has regained his steadiness as a starter, as he hasn't allowed an earned run in three consecutive games.
Kim Do-hyun gave up three hits but struck out five to keep the game scoreless. Notably, Yoon's teammate Kwak Do-kyu pitched a perfect game with two strikeouts against four batters to earn his first career save.
Manager Lee Bum-ho said, "Young-cheol Yoon has been steady for the last three games in a row, giving us a no-hitter. He was in trouble in the top of the sixth inning, but he pitched well for six innings, and Kim Do-hyun and Kwak Do-gyu pitched three perfect innings as the bullpen was tired. Congratulations to Do-gyu Kwak on his first professional save."
"Kim Do-young kept the team's spirits alive with his pushing game-winning hit yesterday and today with his two-run home run in a crucial situation, and Socrates made a big contribution to the team's victory with his first home run in a long time. Kim Tae-gun also provided valuable RBIs in the bottom of the order and a solid pitching performance."
"It is encouraging to see that the players have been able to stay focused and produce good results in the recent crisis. We are happy to reward the full house with a win. We promise to play well tomorrow." The team was grateful that Jang Hyun-sik and Jeon Sang-hyun were rested on this day, and Kim Do-hyun and Kwak Do-gyu did a good job of finishing the match.
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"We're coming out of the woodwork".
The Kia Tigers have extended their lead in the standings with a second straight win. They defeated the Hanwha Eagles of the 2024 KBO Baseball World Series 8-3 at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on April 21.
Kim Do-young had three hits, including his 19th two-run homer of the season, to move closer to 20 home runs and 20 RBIs. Socrates was honored for his two-run shot in the sixth inning and a walk-off solo shot in the eighth. Kim Tae-goon also contributed with two hits and a run scored.
On the mound, Yoon earned his seventh win with six innings of two-hit ball, three walks, one hit batter, seven strikeouts and three runs (unearned). He has regained his steadiness as a starter, as he hasn't allowed an earned run in three consecutive games.
Kim Do-hyun gave up three hits but struck out five to keep the game scoreless. Notably, Yoon's teammate Kwak Do-kyu pitched a perfect game with two strikeouts against four batters to earn his first career save.
Manager Lee Bum-ho said, "Young-cheol Yoon has been steady for the last three games in a row, giving us a no-hitter. He was in trouble in the top of the sixth inning, but he pitched well for six innings, and Kim Do-hyun and Kwak Do-gyu pitched three perfect innings as the bullpen was tired. Congratulations to Do-gyu Kwak on his first professional save."
"Kim Do-young kept the team's spirits alive with his pushing game-winning hit yesterday and today with his two-run home run in a crucial situation, and Socrates made a big contribution to the team's victory with his first home run in a long time. Kim Tae-gun also provided valuable RBIs in the bottom of the order and a solid pitching performance."
"It is encouraging to see that the players have been able to stay focused and produce good results in the recent crisis. We are happy to reward the full house with a win. We promise to play well tomorrow." The team was grateful that Jang Hyun-sik and Jeon Sang-hyun were rested on this day, and Kim Do-hyun and Kwak Do-gyu did a good job of finishing the match.
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6 months ago
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"Lee Min-woo's cutter has gotten better"...the secret behind Hanwha's second consecutive win
The Hanwha Eagles ended the week on a high note.
Hanwha won its eighth game of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League 2024 against SSG Landers at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on Friday, 4-2 in extra innings to extend its winning streak to two games. For the second consecutive day, Hanwha won a two-run game and stayed focused until the end.
With the win, eighth-ranked Hanwha improved its season record to 21-1-29 (.420), maintaining a 1.5-game gap over seventh-ranked KT Wiz and keeping its hopes of a mid-table finish alive. At the same time, it was the second consecutive winning series in more than two months, after winning three or more games against SSG in Munhak on March 26-28 and KT Wiz in Daejeon on March 29-31. Hanwha went 2-1 against the LG Twins in Daejeon on March 21-23 and collected two wins against SSG on March 24-25.
"I think the team's scoring power has increased the most because the hitters like Noh Si-hwan, Ahn Chi-hong, and Chae Eun-sung have improved their hitting," Hanwha coach Choi Won-ho said before the team's ninth game of the season against SSG was canceled due to rain on the 26th. "Also, the bullpen has been doing a good job in tight (low-scoring) situations lately, so I think our performance has improved a little.
Among other players, the manager mentioned Lee Min-woo. Lee has a 2.31 ERA in 26 games, 23 1/3 innings, one win, five holds, and one save this season, and is cruising with a 0.87 ERA in 10 games, 10 1/3 innings, and one win in May.
Choi said, "Lee Min-woo has been pitching a lot in big moments in front of (closer) Joo Hyun-sung, and he's been pitching well every time he's been in the game. He's playing the biggest role in the bullpen right now," Choi said in praise of Lee Min-woo.
"It seems like hitters are missing his cutter. His curve was always good," he said. "I think he gained confidence as he got more and more appearances. In many ways, I think he's been pitching well so far," he added.
Meanwhile, after taking a break due to the rain, Hanwha will have until the 27th to catch their breath before starting a three-game midweek series against the Lotte Giants at the Daejeon Hwasung Life Eagles Park on the 28th. They will then travel to Daegu for a three-game weekend series against the Samsung Lions starting on the 31st.
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The Hanwha Eagles ended the week on a high note.
Hanwha won its eighth game of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League 2024 against SSG Landers at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on Friday, 4-2 in extra innings to extend its winning streak to two games. For the second consecutive day, Hanwha won a two-run game and stayed focused until the end.
With the win, eighth-ranked Hanwha improved its season record to 21-1-29 (.420), maintaining a 1.5-game gap over seventh-ranked KT Wiz and keeping its hopes of a mid-table finish alive. At the same time, it was the second consecutive winning series in more than two months, after winning three or more games against SSG in Munhak on March 26-28 and KT Wiz in Daejeon on March 29-31. Hanwha went 2-1 against the LG Twins in Daejeon on March 21-23 and collected two wins against SSG on March 24-25.
"I think the team's scoring power has increased the most because the hitters like Noh Si-hwan, Ahn Chi-hong, and Chae Eun-sung have improved their hitting," Hanwha coach Choi Won-ho said before the team's ninth game of the season against SSG was canceled due to rain on the 26th. "Also, the bullpen has been doing a good job in tight (low-scoring) situations lately, so I think our performance has improved a little.
Among other players, the manager mentioned Lee Min-woo. Lee has a 2.31 ERA in 26 games, 23 1/3 innings, one win, five holds, and one save this season, and is cruising with a 0.87 ERA in 10 games, 10 1/3 innings, and one win in May.
Choi said, "Lee Min-woo has been pitching a lot in big moments in front of (closer) Joo Hyun-sung, and he's been pitching well every time he's been in the game. He's playing the biggest role in the bullpen right now," Choi said in praise of Lee Min-woo.
"It seems like hitters are missing his cutter. His curve was always good," he said. "I think he gained confidence as he got more and more appearances. In many ways, I think he's been pitching well so far," he added.
Meanwhile, after taking a break due to the rain, Hanwha will have until the 27th to catch their breath before starting a three-game midweek series against the Lotte Giants at the Daejeon Hwasung Life Eagles Park on the 28th. They will then travel to Daegu for a three-game weekend series against the Samsung Lions starting on the 31st.
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7 months ago
Clippers beat Irving 'showtime' to even PO at 2-2
Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) was a force to be reckoned with. But the Los Angeles Clippers, who are on the brink of a cliffhanger if they lose, were focused, even without Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers beat the Mavericks in a hard-fought game to get back on track in the playoffs (PO).
The Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-111 in Game 4 of the first round (best-of-seven) of the 2023-2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference playoffs on Monday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, USA. With the win, the Clippers evened the series at two games apiece and will return to action on May 2 at home at Crypto.com Arena.
The Clippers were without Leonard, who returned from a knee injury that sidelined him for the rest of the regular season, but he reaggravated the injury in Game 2 and missed Game 4. However, they seemed to take control of the game early, jumping out to a 31-point lead at one point in the second quarter behind the "twin guns" of James Harden (33 points, 7 assists) and Paul George (33 points, 8 assists).
But the victory was premature, as the Clippers were soon shaken by Irving's fearsome "Showtime. With his team trailing 24-55 with 5:32 left in the quarter, Irving scored nine points, including two 3-pointers, to make it 33-55 with just over a minute left. George hit a 3-pointer to put the Clippers back in the game, but Irving answered with a 3-pointer of his own and never allowed the Clippers to get any closer.
Irving, who poured in 16 points in the second quarter, added 10 points in the third quarter, along with Luka Doncic, to lead the Dallas charge, which blew a big lead and ended the third quarter with an 82-78, four-point lead.
Irving continued his hot streak in the fourth quarter, eventually hitting a layup with 2:15 left to make it a 105-104 game. The Clippers weren't done, however, as they quickly regained the lead on a George three-pointer, followed by Harden's floater and then a pair of free throws after being fouled to make it 110-105. Harden then hit both free throws to make it 113-109 with 17 seconds left in regulation.
Irving, who was held scoreless in the first quarter of the game, exploded for 40 points in the second quarter. Doncic also recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but he didn't have a great shooting night overall, going 1-of-9 from three-point range.
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Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) was a force to be reckoned with. But the Los Angeles Clippers, who are on the brink of a cliffhanger if they lose, were focused, even without Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers beat the Mavericks in a hard-fought game to get back on track in the playoffs (PO).
The Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-111 in Game 4 of the first round (best-of-seven) of the 2023-2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference playoffs on Monday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, USA. With the win, the Clippers evened the series at two games apiece and will return to action on May 2 at home at Crypto.com Arena.
The Clippers were without Leonard, who returned from a knee injury that sidelined him for the rest of the regular season, but he reaggravated the injury in Game 2 and missed Game 4. However, they seemed to take control of the game early, jumping out to a 31-point lead at one point in the second quarter behind the "twin guns" of James Harden (33 points, 7 assists) and Paul George (33 points, 8 assists).
But the victory was premature, as the Clippers were soon shaken by Irving's fearsome "Showtime. With his team trailing 24-55 with 5:32 left in the quarter, Irving scored nine points, including two 3-pointers, to make it 33-55 with just over a minute left. George hit a 3-pointer to put the Clippers back in the game, but Irving answered with a 3-pointer of his own and never allowed the Clippers to get any closer.
Irving, who poured in 16 points in the second quarter, added 10 points in the third quarter, along with Luka Doncic, to lead the Dallas charge, which blew a big lead and ended the third quarter with an 82-78, four-point lead.
Irving continued his hot streak in the fourth quarter, eventually hitting a layup with 2:15 left to make it a 105-104 game. The Clippers weren't done, however, as they quickly regained the lead on a George three-pointer, followed by Harden's floater and then a pair of free throws after being fouled to make it 110-105. Harden then hit both free throws to make it 113-109 with 17 seconds left in regulation.
Irving, who was held scoreless in the first quarter of the game, exploded for 40 points in the second quarter. Doncic also recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but he didn't have a great shooting night overall, going 1-of-9 from three-point range.
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8 months ago
Alonso says "my future is at Leverkusen!"...dismisses transfer speculation
Xabi Alonso has publicly declared that his future lies with Bayer Leverkusen, putting to rest recent transfer speculation.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the club's crucial home game against Hoffenheim, Alonso, who is currently at the helm of the Bundesliga leaders, emphasized that he is very much enjoying his time at Leverkusen and leading the team. He spoke about the happiness he gets from helping young players grow and develop, especially the younger ones, and said it was for this reason that he decided to stay at Leverkusen.
Alonso was a key member of the Spanish national team as a player, and after retiring, he began his career as the head coach of Real Sociedad B. In October 2022, he took on a new challenge as the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.
In October 2022, he took on a new challenge as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Under his leadership, the club is undefeated this season and on the verge of winning the league title, a testament to Alonso's leadership and tactical ability.
Recently, several high-profile clubs in Europe have shown great interest in Alonso, but he has shown a strong commitment to Leverkusen and a determination to fulfill his mission.
He shared this decision with the players and club officials, further cementing the team's unity and determination to achieve its goals. Alonso is determined to do his utmost to lead the team to victory for the remainder of the season, and we look forward to seeing what Leverkusen can achieve under his leadership.
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Xabi Alonso has publicly declared that his future lies with Bayer Leverkusen, putting to rest recent transfer speculation.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the club's crucial home game against Hoffenheim, Alonso, who is currently at the helm of the Bundesliga leaders, emphasized that he is very much enjoying his time at Leverkusen and leading the team. He spoke about the happiness he gets from helping young players grow and develop, especially the younger ones, and said it was for this reason that he decided to stay at Leverkusen.
Alonso was a key member of the Spanish national team as a player, and after retiring, he began his career as the head coach of Real Sociedad B. In October 2022, he took on a new challenge as the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.
In October 2022, he took on a new challenge as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Under his leadership, the club is undefeated this season and on the verge of winning the league title, a testament to Alonso's leadership and tactical ability.
Recently, several high-profile clubs in Europe have shown great interest in Alonso, but he has shown a strong commitment to Leverkusen and a determination to fulfill his mission.
He shared this decision with the players and club officials, further cementing the team's unity and determination to achieve its goals. Alonso is determined to do his utmost to lead the team to victory for the remainder of the season, and we look forward to seeing what Leverkusen can achieve under his leadership.
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