MLB Debut Best Day... Kim Kwang-hyun, First Win, First Hit, 8 Strikeouts

At Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, on the 23rd (local time), Kwanghyun Kim of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched as a starter in the home game against the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball (MLB). Kwanghyun Kim set a personal record for the most strikeouts in a single game (8) and secured his first win of the season. Photo by AP. Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] Kim Kwang-hyun (St. Louis Cardinals) had the best day of his Major League Baseball career on the 24th (Korean time) in the game against the Cincinnati Reds. He recorded his first win, first hit, and struck out 8 batters.

Kim Kwang-hyun started the home game against the Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Busch Stadium and pitched 5⅔ innings, allowing only 5 hits including 1 home run, while striking out 8 batters and giving up 1 run without any walks. He threw 85 pitches, 53 of which were strikes. His season ERA dropped from 9.00 to 4.15.

Kim Kwang-hyun was replaced by Ryan Helsley with two outs in the top of the 6th inning while his team was leading 5-1, and the team won 5-4, earning him his first win of the season. The team broke a two-game losing streak.

Regarding his first win, Kim Kwang-hyun said, “(Although there were many concerns about expectations and injuries) after the injury, I felt I needed to let go of the burden and take things step by step. By preparing calmly, I think good results came out.”

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