Ryu Hyun-jin (Toronto Blue Jays), who won his first victory after elbow surgery, was very happy.
Ryu Hyun-jin started in the 2023 Major League home game against the Chicago Cubs held at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on the 14th (Korean time) and recorded 5 innings, 2 hits, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts and 2 runs (unlawful), Toronto won 11-4.
Ryu Hyun-jin, who underwent elbow ligament joint surgery (Tommy John surgery) in June of last year, returned after a long rehabilitation and won the third game. In addition, he became the winning pitcher 444 days after the Los Angeles Angels match on May 27 last year, when he faced off against Shohei Ohtani and won.
In an interview after the game, Ryu Hyun-jin gave meaning to the thrilling victory, saying, “I’m so happy,” and “I rehabilitated after seeing this.” At the same time, “Everything went smoothly from the rehabilitation process.” I’m satisfied with that
Ryu Hyun-jin’s pitching on this day was also good.
Ryu Hyun-jin threw 31 pitches in the first inning and allowed two runs, but later regained stability and avoided additional runs. From the second inning to the fifth inning, the number of pitches was only 55 and the average speed reached 88.4 miles (about 142.3 kilometers), but he virtually blocked the Cubs’ batters with command and sharp changeups using the strike zone.
Not only Toronto coach John Schneider but also Cubs coach David Ross praised Ryu’s good pitching.
Ryu Hyun-jin, who took the mound for two consecutive games, also expressed his feelings, saying, “Since the last game, all the pitches have been going my way,” adding, “So I’m continuing to produce good results.”
In this game, Ryu Hyun-jin and Cubs No. 4 hitter Bellinger drew attention, and Bellinger played with Ryu Hyun-jin for the LA Dodgers from 2017 to 2019, especially with Ryu Hyun-jin, who won the National League MVP in 2019 and ranked second in the Cy Young Award.
As a result, Ryu Hyun-jin won by decision against Bellinger, and Ryu Hyun-jin handled Bellinger with a left fielder fly in the first inning with one out and runners on first and second base. At the top of the fourth inning, he allowed a walk after a full count, but Ryu Hyun-jin later out all three batters, and Bellinger, who was tied to first base, did not advance.
“Bellinger is one of the most difficult hitters in the Major League right now,” Ryu Hyun-jin said. “It was fun. “I threw a good ball, but it was cut well.”
by: 와이즈토토