Professional baseball player Ryu Hyun-jin of the Hanwha Eagles recorded a scoreless outing in his first start of the season.
Ryu Hyun-jin took the mound as a starting pitcher in the 2025 KBO League game against LG at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 25th. Making his appearance on his birthday, he pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 hits, striking out 5, and finishing without giving up any runs.
LG's starting lineup included Hong Chang-ki (right fielder), Song Chan-hee (left fielder), Austin (first baseman), Moon Bo-kyung (third baseman), Oh Ji-hwan (shortstop), Park Dong-won (catcher), Moon Jung-bin (designated hitter), Park Hae-min (center fielder), and Koo Bon-hyeok (second baseman).
Ryu Hyun-jin retired lead-off hitter Hong Chang-ki with a looking Samjin strikeout in the 1st inning. A 136 km cutter hit the upper corner of the outside ABS zone. He recorded the second out as Song Chan-hee grounded out to the third baseman, and finished the inning with Austin lining out to the left fielder.
In the 2nd inning, he allowed a lead-off single to Moon Bo-kyung on a first-pitch cutter (137 km). He retired Oh Ji-hwan with a pop-up to the pitcher and increased the out count by getting Park Dong-won to ground out to the second baseman. Meanwhile, the runner on first advanced to second base. With two outs and a runner on second, he struck out Moon Jung-bin with a change-up (136 km), ending the inning without any runs.
In the 3rd inning, he retired Park Hae-min and Koo Bon-hyeok with consecutive Samjin strikeouts. Park Hae-min was struck out looking on a 138 km fastball, and Koo Bon-hyeok whiffed on a 134 km change-up. After two outs, he retired Hong Chang-ki on a ground ball to the shortstop, ending the inning.
In the 4th inning, he allowed a double to left-center to lead-off batter Song Chan-hee. Center fielder Floriel chased after it and attempted to make the catch, but the ball slightly grazed his glove and fell. He snagged Austin's well-hit ball up the middle with a diving catch to the shortstop, quickly getting up and throwing to first base for the out.
With one out and a runner on second, as Moon Bo-kyung batted, the runner on second, Song Chan-hee, attempted to steal third but was tagged out by catcher Choi Jae-hoon's accurate throw. The situation eased to two outs with no runners on base. He then retired Moon Bo-kyung on a ground ball to the pitcher and ended the inning with a throw to first base.
In the 5th inning, he retired lead-off batter Oh Ji-hwan with a strikeout. He allowed a hit that fell in front of the right fielder off Park Dong-won's bat. LG substituted Kim Hyun-soo for Moon Jung-bin. He induced Kim Hyun-soo to ground out to first base, where the first baseman tagged out the lead runner at second base. With two outs and a runner on first, second baseman Ahn Chi-hong fell while fielding Park Hae-min's ground ball but managed to make a one-bounce throw to second base for the out.
The 6th inning ended with a 1-2-3 frame. He retired Koo Bon-hyeok on a pop-up to center field, Hong Chang-ki on a ground ball to shortstop, and Song Chan-hee on a pop-up to right field. In the top of the 7th inning, Park Sang-won came in as the second pitcher.
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