“If the Dodgers want to win ” Otaniyere’s ‘FA Number Two’ Resurrection, Big Dream Realized
Just a month ago, it seemed like the FA season was ruined. However, in the summer of August, the dream of a jackpot was revived as it was completely revived. The green light was also turned on for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ championship challenge.
Dodgers left-handed pitcher Julio Urias started in a home game against the Colorado Rockies on the 14th (hereinafter Korean time), 7 innings, 4 hits (1 home run), 1 walk, 12 strikeouts and 3 runs. led The Dodgers, who recently won 8 games in a row, ran 1st in the National League West Division with 71 wins and 46 losses (.607 win rate).
Although he gave up 3 runs, including a two-run home run to Alan Trejo in the 4th inning, he showed off his overwhelming power by striking out 12 strikeouts, the most by a person. He struck out 7 batters in a row with 1 out in the 7th inning in the 5th and 6th consecutive ‘KKK’ innings. Highest 94.1 miles (151.4 km), average 92.2 miles (148.4 km) Four-seam fastball (40), slub (29), change-up (16), cutter (3), threw four types of pitches evenly and caught strikeouts. .
With this victory, Yurias, who achieved double-digit multipliers for three consecutive years, marked 10 wins and 6 losses with an average ERA of 4.35 and 99 strikeouts in 18 games (99⅓ innings) of the season. On the 20th of last month, he collapsed with 8 runs in 5 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, bringing his ERA, which soared to 5.02, down to the early and mid-4 range.
It came alive in August. Following the Oakland Athletics match on the 4th (5 scoreless innings) and the Arizona Diamondbacks match on the 9th (6 scoreless innings), the average ERA was 1.50 while winning all 3 games in August. He walked only two while striking out 22 in 18 innings.
According to ‘MLB.com’, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game, “Urias has to throw like an ace to have a chance to win the World Series this year.” Yurias reciprocated the expectations with a suitable pitch.
After the game, Yurias said, “Baseball is a game with many ups and downs. I showed a consistent appearance over the past two seasons, but this year the consistency has fallen due to several problems. But now, physically and mentally, I am in good shape, and I am on the right track.” Coach Roberts also said, “Urias showed off his sharp pitch while concentrating throughout the game. I could see his determination. He was efficient and aggressive enough to throw up to eight innings. It was what we needed.”
BY: 와이즈토토