'Relief or Starter?' Yeom Kyung-yeop, after a 15-1 landslide victory, singled out 'this pitcher' for praise: "Played a decisive role in the win"

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LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop (58) singled out pitcher Jang Hyun-sik (31) for praise, not the team's batting lineup, as the hero of the landslide victory.

Manager Yeom, after the 15-1 victory over SSG Landers at Seoul Jamsil Stadium on the 11th, said, "The player who played a decisive role was Jang Hyun-sik. I believe the most crucial moment for the win was when Jang Hyun-sik effectively handled the crisis in the bottom of the 3rd inning while we were leading 5-1, preventing the game's momentum from shifting. I want to praise Jang Hyun-sik, who perfectly held the line for 4⅔ innings and played a decisive role in the victory."

On this day, LG's starting pitcher Kim Yun-sik was pulled early after pitching 2⅔ innings, allowing one run and four walks/hit-by-pitches. Jang Hyun-sik, who took over the mound, shut down the opposition through the 7th inning with three hits allowed, no walks, and five strikeouts, earning the win.

A similar scene unfolded on the 5th against NC Dinos, where Kim Yun-sik was removed after allowing five walks and three runs with two outs in the 1st inning, while Jang Hyun-sik pitched four scoreless innings to lay the foundation for the victory. Jang Hyun-sik delivered a performance akin to a starting pitcher in two consecutive games, leading the team to victory.

After the game, Jang Hyun-sik told the team via a statement, "I feel good about fulfilling my assigned role and contributing to the team's victory. When I stepped onto the mound, I focused on handling only the batters I was given. I don't think there was much difference from my appearance in the previous game (against NC on the 5th); I pitched with the same mindset and confidence."

Jang Hyun-sik, who recorded his fifth win of the season (2 losses, 2 saves, 7 holds), said, "I decided to do well in any situation, so I have no burden regarding this new role. Thanks to the fans' strong support, the team is doing well. I would like to express my gratitude to the fans once again."

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