"Korean Express" Park Chan-ho's short sincerity, "Trust your skills and confidently! I hope we can achieve a miraculous victory"

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Korean baseball legend "Korean Express" Park Chan-ho (53) gave sincere advice to junior pitchers ahead of the match against the Dominican Republic. At the same time, as Ryu Hyun-jin (39, Hanwha Eagles) starts, he also hopes that junior pitchers will see and learn a lot.

The South Korean national team, led by head coach Ryu Ji-hyun, will play the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals against the Dominican Republic at Rondipo Park in Miami, Florida, at 7:30 a.m. on the 14th (Korea time). It is a very important game with tickets to the semifinals at stake. The losing team packs up in this game.

On this day, Park Chan-ho also visited Rondipo Park, where the game will be held. The first round in Japan did not come as a commentator, but he came to the U.S. in a surprise move to provide a guest commentary in the second round. Park Chan-ho, who met with on-site reporters, stressed that he should be confident, saying, "Our pitchers do not have to shrink psychologically against Dominica's world-class hitters."

In particular, Park Chan-ho said, "I'm nervous means I want to win that much," and added, "On the contrary, I want to throw the ball as much as I want to test how good I am."

He then emphasized the role of veteran Ryu Hyun-jin as a starting pitcher. "We should use it as an opportunity like a 'textbook' for juniors to learn how to type while watching experienced Ryu Hyun-jin throw," he explained. As the national team is eliminated if it loses on this day, starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin and other pitchers who can take the mound are expected to wait in the bullpen.

Finally, Park Chan-ho sent a message of support, saying, "I hope the good energy from Japan will continue in this match against Dominica," and added, "I hope a miraculous victory will come true."

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