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This is welcome news for the Samsung Lions. Ryu Ji-hyuk (32), who left the field during defensive play the previous day (8th) after colliding with an opposing player, has reportedly suffered no serious injuries.
A Samsung club official stated on the 9th: "Ryu Ji-hyuk showed signs of concussion following a collision with an opposing runner while attempting to field a ball at first base during yesterday's game. He was taken to the emergency room at Cheongju Seongsam Hospital for a CT scan, which returned results indicating no abnormalities. His condition will be monitored again today (9th)."
Ryu Ji-hyuk had been substituted earlier on the 8th after colliding with runner Gu Bon-hyeok during the top of the sixth inning with no outs and runners on second base in the Samsung vs. Daegu LG game.
Gu Bon-hyeok attempted a bunt, which Samsung pitcher Baek Jeong-hyun fielded and threw to first base. At that moment, second baseman Ryu Ji-hyuk, who had moved up to cover first base, failed to catch the ball immediately, resulting in a collision.
As Gu Bon-hyeok sprinted toward first base, Ryu Ji-hyuk's head struck hard against the inner side of Gu's right thigh while attempting to field the ball. Ryu Ji-hyuk remained on the ground for some time and eventually required an ambulance to be brought from the outfield.
Fortunately, he was able to stand up with assistance from medical staff and team personnel. However, even the short distance from first base to the third-base dugout proved difficult; he stopped and moved several times before finally being carried into the dugout by a coach.
The collision left young fans in tears and stunned the entire crowd, who forgot their usual cheers. LG's Hong Chang-gi also expressed concern after the game: "I'm worried about Ryu Ji-hyuk's condition. I hope it wasn't a serious injury," wishing for his speedy recovery.
With it now confirmed that the injury was not severe, Samsung can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
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