To the ‘pitcher’s grave’ after 4 years.
‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin (36, Toronto Blue Jays), who overcame an injury and succeeded in returning in the second half of this season, is challenging his fourth win.
Ryu Hyun-jin will play an away game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, USA on the 2nd.
On this day, Ryu Hyun-jin will be the starting pitcher. Ryu Hyun-jin, who pitched well in four consecutive games after returning from injury, is heading to Coors Field, the graveyard of pitchers.
It has been about 4 years and 1 month 텐가 since Hyun-jin Ryu visited Coors Field on August 1, 2019, when he was with the LA Dodgers. He stands on the mound at Coors Field for the first time since moving to Toronto in 2020.
Coors Field, Colorado's home stadium, is called the 'pitcher's graveyard.' Because it is located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, the air density is low, so the batted ball travels farther than other stadiums. It also means that there are a lot of long hits.
Ryu Hyun-jin also struggled at Coors Field with 1 win, 4 losses, and an average ERA of 7.09 in 6 games.
They also have to endure the bad news of injuries to starting infielders. Third baseman Matt Chapman left the team due to a sprain in the middle finger ligament of his right hand. Shortstop Bo Bichette is on the injured list with a get more info thigh muscle injury.
Meanwhile, Toronto will face Colorado on the 2nd to 4th and the Oakland Athletics on the 5th to 7th. Ryu Hyun-jin will be the starter in the first game of the six-game series away to the West.