“I wasn’t expecting semi-playoff MVP at all…”.
NC Dinos pitcher Kim Young-gyu was selected as the best semi-playoff player. Kim Young-gyu, who had the best season since his professional debut in 2018 by going on the mound 63 times in the regular season and recording 2 wins, 4 losses, 24 holds, and an ERA of 3.06, appeared in all four postseason games, including the wild card game against Doosan on the 19th, and posted an ERA of 0.00. is being recorded. In particular, he appeared three times in the semi-playoffs against SSG and contributed greatly to NC’s upset with 1 win, 2 holds, and an ERA of 0.00.
Coach Kang In-kwon also said after the 3rd game of the semi-playoffs, “We had a difficult time at the beginning of the game as no additional points were scored after the first score, but despite this, the middle pitchers played their roles well. We were able to finish the semi-playoffs in a good atmosphere. “There was,” he said. Kim Young-gyu, who was a key member of the team, was selected as the semi-playoff MVP by receiving 37 out of 78 votes (47.4% of the votes) from the reporters.
He showed his presence by appearing in all four postseason games and said, “I like the fact that I am playing a lot, and I am happier because the team wins every time I play.” He also added, “Rather than thinking about pitching one or two innings every time I got on the mound, I focused on each batter and pitched with confidence, which led to good results.”
Kim Young-gyu, who said he never imagined winning the semi-playoff MVP award, said, “I wasn’t expecting it at all. There were players who showed so-called crazy performances in every game, so I never thought I would win the MVP award.” Kim Young-gyu continued, “I feel good just because the team won, but I am very grateful to be selected as MVP. I will do my best to show good pitching in the playoffs as well.”
Kim Young-gyu, who continues his excellent pitching streak in the fall stage following the Hangzhou Asian Games, said, “Actually, there is no special secret to pitching well in big games. My older brothers really guided me well during the Korean Series three years ago,” and added, “Now, they are helping the team a lot to win.” “I pitched with the mindset that it should be this way, so it’s leading to good pitching,” he said.
The effect of the Hangzhou Asian Games cannot be overlooked. He expressed satisfaction, saying, “The experience I had at the Hangzhou Asian Games is helping me a lot when I return to Korea and pitch.” 스포츠토토
I plan to put aside the joy of winning the semi-playoff MVP award and do my best to help the team win in the playoffs against KT. Kim Young-gyu, who said, “KT hitters have excellent long-hit production capabilities and there are no easy opponents, but our team’s batting line is also good, so we will compete with confidence,” said Kim Young-gyu, expressing his will to win, adding, “I don’t think we are behind KT. I will throw my best.” I burned it.
Meanwhile, KBO will begin pre-sale tickets for the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO Playoffs between NC and KT starting in Suwon at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th from 2 p.m. today.
Tickets for games 1, 2, and 5 held in Suwon can be purchased from 2 PM, 3 PM, and 4 PM, respectively, on the 26th, and tickets for games 3 and 4 held in Changwon can be purchased from 2 PM and 3 PM, respectively, on the 27th. You can.
Playoff tickets can be reserved by searching for ‘playoff’ in the search box of Interpark, the sole seller of postseason tickets, and up to 4 tickets per person are available through Internet Interpark, ARS, and smartphone Interpark ticket reservation application.
All postseason tickets are sold in advance, and if there are cancellations, they will be sold on-site at the stadium two hours prior to the start of the game on the day.