Should you watch Ryu Hyun-jin or Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers)?
Super Sunday is finally here in Korean baseball. On the 17th, Ryu Hyun-jin (Hanwha Eagles) will appear at Sajik Stadium in Busan, and Shohei Ohtani (30, LA Dodgers) will appear at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. Two global baseball superstars will appear in front of Korean fans.
First, Ryu will make his final appearance of the season on Sunday against the Lotte Giants. He warmed up against the Kia Tigers on Dec. 12 with four innings of three-hit ball, three strikeouts and one run. He threw 62 pitches. Against Lotte, he’s expected to push it up to 80. He will make his long-awaited return to the KBO after a 12-year absence in the opening game against the LG Twins on April 23.
Rain was forecast for the game on the 12th, and it did rain. However, the rain came late in the game and didn’t affect Ryu’s pitching performance. If Ryu had been unable to 메이저사이트 pitch that day, his scheduled starts against Lotte on the 17th and the regular season opener against LG on the 23rd would have been canceled.
With Ryu Hyun-jin having a normal final rehearsal on Sunday, a dramatic “Super Sunday” has been realized. On that day, Ohtani will make his first appearance in a Dodgers uniform in front of Korean fans. According to U.S. media, Ohtani will appear in one of two games, either against the Kiwoom Heroes on Sunday or the Seoul Series special match against the national team on Monday.
In other words, Ohtani’s appearance on Sunday will be a “Sunday afternoon” for baseball fans. With the Dodgers and Kiwoom facing off at 12 noon, and Hanwha and Lotte meeting at 13 noon, some baseball fans will be ‘in the know’ at one of the two venues, while others will be watching via OTT for both games. For fans who subscribe to both OTTs, it’s fun to alternate between watching Ryu and Ohtani.
Ohtani’s LA Dodgers will arrive at Incheon International Airport on the 15th. On the 16th, he will open the Seoul Series with a baseball clinic and official interviews. While the Seoul Series will be the center of attention for baseball fans, Ryu’s final exhibition game could also be of great interest.
Super Sunday is literally over in a day, but next week, the World Series continues. The Dodgers will host San Diego on April 20-21 for the official two-game opener of the 2024 Major League Baseball season. After the Dodgers and Ohtani return to the U.S., Ryu Hyun-jin will make his 12-year return on the 23rd. March 2024 will be a feast for the eyes for baseball fans.
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