A Clean Sweep (2022–2023): Season 1, Episode 24 - Episode #1.24 - full transcript
1ST MATCH
MONSTERS VS INHA UNIVERSITY
10 TO 0
NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE'LL CRUSH THEM
IT'S BORING
THEY ALWAYS SAY THE SAME THING
THEY ALWAYS SAY THEY'LL WIN 10 TO 0
BUT THEY ALL LOSE
THEY THOUGHT
INHA UNIVERSITY WOULD BE EASY
He hits it out.
Right fielder tries to dive and catch.
To home plate!
-The runner was faster!
-Safe!
-He hits. Center-right!
-Please.
-Jeez.
-Go.
DEFEAT CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS
For the first time,
CK Monsters has a losing streak.
THE FIRST DISHONORABLE
LOSING STREAK OF THE SEASON
THEY LOST THE 1ST MATCH
2ND MATCH
MONSTERS VS INHA UNIVERSITY
It's a real war from today.
We'll win by all means.
NO MORE DEFEATS
Let's go, Hee-kwan.
He hits the first pitch.
The pitcher catches it.
From second to first base.
The course is ambiguous.
THEIR VICTORY DNA IS REVIVED
He hits.
A sharp hit goes over the fence!
THEY WIN THE 2ND MATCH
THE GAME ISN'T OVER YET
I HATE LOSING
I'M ANGRY AND FURIOUS
WE'LL COME PREPARED FOR THE 3RD MATCH
AND MAKE SURE WE PLAY TO WIN
WE'LL WIN
WE'LL HAVE TO WIN
THE INEVITABLE FINAL MATCH
TO PROVE WHO IS THE BEST TEAM
VS INHA UNIVERSITY
A CHILLY FALL MORNING
This place is quite familiar.
It's Keun-woo's favorite baseball field.
So many players are missing today.
Jeez. It's moved over.
I see.
We started with this many people at first.
Yes. Right.
We had four pitchers only. It was mad.
We didn't know then.
We all thought we could do it.
-Jeez.
-What? We're doing well.
We technically only have four pitchers.
EXCLUDING SHIM SOO-CHANG AND JANG WON-SAM
Tell him to give back half of his salary.
THE MONSTERS ARE HAPPY AS USUAL…
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Seok-hoon.
Seok-hoon, this is your seat. Wake up.
Okay.
PART-TIMER SEOK-HOON IS HERE TOO
Hello.
HE'S NERVOUS FROM THE START…
Seok-hoon, did you practice?
Yes, I practiced a lot.
Your eyes…
You said you practiced a lot,
but if we lose, you're dead.
Can you find a helmet that fits Seok-hoon?
Is it your head or your face that's big?
-I have a big head.
-Seok-hoon.
We might not have a helmet that fits you.
We don't have one.
His head is 62cm or something.
His head is 62cm?
I'm serious.
It's not.
-Is it 60cm?
-Is your head 60cm?
-It's 60cm.
-Is it?
-It's 59cm.
-Why does it keep going down?
It's 59cm. I'm serious.
Seok-hoon, try my cap on. See if it fits.
-Try it.
-Put it on.
-Put it on your head.
-Just like that.
Are you a mascot?
Try to wear it properly.
I was wearing it.
One of the managers
wore his hat like that.
His head is twice as big as Soo-chang's.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Did you have a good week off?
-Yes, sir.
-Good.
We'll have a third match
with Inha University.
It's the last game with them
whether we win or lose.
So I hope we win today
and say goodbye with a smile.
As you know, we're in trouble today.
The three young players,
Yoon Jun-ho, Ryu Hyun-in,
and Choi Soo-hyun
are absent today,
as well as Jeong Seong-hoon
the genius hitter.
I think today's match
with Inha University will be a crisis.
I hope we can turn this crisis
into an opportunity.
-Seok-hoon.
-Yes, sir.
(SURPRISED)
You look tired today.
-Do you always look tired?
-Yes.
He sends the production crew
videos every day.
Why? What's the reason?
They asked me to send them
my practice videos.
Why won't you send them to me?
-He doesn't know your number.
-I'm sorry.
He doesn't have your number.
I got the videos from Taek-keun.
I GOT THEM FROM TAEK-KEUN
SEOK-HOON PRACTICED EVERY DAY
FOR TODAY'S GAME
(CLUMSY)
HE PRACTICES ALONE PASSIONATELY
-Are you feeling confident?
-Yes.
How do you feel?
I feel a little nervous.
But I like it
because I haven't felt nervous in a while.
-You like it?
-Yes.
Give it a try then.
HALF-THREATENING
Okay.
Since so many players are absent,
I brought you a big gift.
Here he is!
Hello.
-Who is it?
-Please introduce yourself.
Hello.
I graduated from Baemyeong High School
and U1 University.
I'm a shortstop with the Gapyeong Whales.
I'm Park Seung-hwan. Nice to meet you.
GAPYEONG WHALES SHORTSTOP, PARK SEUNG-HWAN
Hello.
30 MINUTES AGO, MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEETING THE SECOND PART-TIMER
-Seung-hwan.
-Yes.
What's your batting order?
Usually, it's one, two,
three, four, or five.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
DISTRUSTFUL
-Do you know Choi Soo-hyun?
-Yes.
I remember when he first joined our team.
He said he rarely got struck out.
But he was struck out the first time.
I'll prove myself on the field.
Please do that.
Please.
Some players couldn't keep their word.
I hope you do. Good luck.
Let's go.
Seung-hwan's specialty is defense.
He's good at throwing balls
and stealing bases.
ASTONISHED
Didn't Soo-hyun say that before?
-I think Soo-hyun said that too.
-Five, two.
Do you know he got the yips here?
DO YOU KNOW
SOO-HYUN GOT THE YIPS HERE?
He said he could play better
than Soo-hyun.
-Nice.
-Great.
-Are you sure?
-I am.
Nice.
I'll do my best on the baseball field.
Thank you.
ENTHUSIASTIC
I'll announce the starting lineup.
Batter one.
Second baseman. Jeong Keun-woo.
-Batter two. Right fielder. Kim Moon-ho.
-Yes. sir.
Batter three. DH. Park Yong-taek.
Yes, sir.
For how long? How long are you going to…
How long do we need to put up with him?
For how long?
Please help me, Yong-taek.
Yes, sir.
(POLITE)
Yong-taek became very polite.
Before he sat like this.
-I was like this at first.
-Yes.
Now he sits like this.
I really hope you do well today.
Batter four. Left fielder. Jung Eui-yoon.
Yes, sir.
Batter five.
Center fielder. Lee Taek-keun.
-Batter six. Catcher. Lee Hong-ku.
-Yes, sir.
-Batter seven. Shortstop. Park Seung-hwan.
-Yes, sir.
Look at you. Batter seven.
Seok-hoon, why are you frowning?
Why do you look upset suddenly?
He can't hide it.
-Will Seok-hoon bat?
-Yes.
You never know.
Batter eight.
First baseman. Seo Dong-wook.
-Thank you.
-Good luck.
Batter nine. Third baseman. Chi Seok-hoon.
Yes, sir.
-Seok-hoon.
-Good luck.
-You don't look happy.
-I am happy.
-Are you?
-Yes.
-Is that your happy face?
-Yes, sir.
It's an important game.
Our most trustworthy pitcher
will be the starter.
Today's starter is Yoo Hee-kwan.
TRUSTWORTHY STARTER YOO HEE-KWAN
Today's game is our 20th game.
We have 14 wins and 5 losses.
I feel like we have been playing
with a little bit of arrogance recently.
We can get on a plane
if we win 10 out of 11 remaining games.
And we can meet again wearing this uniform
if we win seven games and lose four.
Please keep that in mind when you play.
I was angry and distressed.
I was disappointed with myself.
I gritted my teeth and practiced.
We'll crush them
more explicitly than in the first match.
RELENTLESS PRACTICE TO WIN 3RD MATCH
Okay!
INHA UNIVERSITY PRACTICED
TO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
We'll go all out today.
We want to win desperately.
We want to show them
how strong Korean college baseball is,
especially Inha University.
WE WANT TO SHOW THEM
The Monsters have become used to losing.
They need to change things up.
Hello, everyone.
Today's game is the third match
between Inha University and CK Monsters.
Commentator Kim Sun-woo is here.
-Hello.
-Hello.
If the Monsters lose today,
their winning rate will be .700.
Recently they've become used to losing,
so they must change their mood.
They're playing Inha University,
-so today is a crisis.
-Yes.
We'll play every game
as if it's our last game.
So I can't imagine us losing.
Third match will be an all-out war.
We'll win no matter what.
-Let's go!
-Yes!
THEY SOUND FIERCE
-Let's go!
-Yes!
Let's crush them.
We have to win every game.
Let's set our hearts on this.
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
LET'S HAVE A CLEAN SWEEP!
Something big is coming!
Get serious, guys.
Here is Inha's lineup.
Batter one, Jung Hyeon-seung.
Batter two, Kwon Min-hyeok.
Batter three, Kim Cheong-yong.
Batter four, Park Min-hyeong.
Batter five, Kim Seo-won.
Batter six, Hwang Seong-ho.
Batter seven, Park Min-su.
Batter eight, Seon Ji-seung.
Batter nine, Jung Chang-dae.
The Monsters' defense position.
Outfielders are Jung Eui-yoon,
Lee Taek-keun, and Kim Moon-ho.
Infielders are Chi Seok-hoon,
Park Seung-hwan,
Jeong Keun-woo, and Seo Dong-wook.
Yoo Hee-kwan
and Lee Hong-ku are today's battery.
TOP OF THE 1ST INNING
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
Play ball!
-Let's go!
-Let's go!
All three young players are absent today.
So they brought
Park Seung-hwan of Gapyeong Whales
to play for the Monsters today.
They also brought Chi Seok-hoon
who used to play for NC Dinos
as a part-timer.
It's important how these two will play
as third baseman and shortstop.
Both of these players
are given very crucial positions.
I'm curious to see
how well they'll play
when Hee-kwan induced ground balls.
That's right.
The pitcher with the most wins,
Yoo Hee-kwan, has an ERA of 2,13
in 55 innings,
and he's after another win.
If they lose today,
the win percentage will be .700.
If they win, it'll be .750.
So they'll be comfortable
in preparing for the next ten games.
Let's do it!
WE TRUST YOU, ACE
Be serious.
Batter one Jung Hyeon-seung is at bat.
THE PART-TIMERS ARE
EXTREMELY NERVOUS
First pitch.
Hey!
THE GAME'S MOMENTUM
DEPENDS ON THE FIRST PITCH
HE HITS!
He hits the first pitch.
Second baseman catches the ground ball.
Jeong Keun-woo throws it to first base.
He gets the first out
of the inning with one ball.
-Nice one.
-Keun-woo!
-Hey.
-Let's go!
That was clean.
Finish with 27.
It's too slow.
-College players throw fast pitches.
-Yes.
-But he's against a small city car.
-Yes.
Yes.
The Monsters need to keep up the momentum
of taking the batters out quickly.
It's Kwon Min-hyeok,
a Choongang High School graduate.
HE HITS!
It's up high.
Right and center fielders.
That's it.
PLEASE
-Moon-ho!
-It's windy.
Okay!
Right fielder
Kim Moon-ho moves to catch it.
Two outs.
-Okay.
-It didn't go there.
It's a crosswind. Okay.
Hee-kwan got two outs
with a ground ball and a fly ball.
While he had two outs,
the batters weren't able to time it right.
-It's a good sign.
-Right.
ONLY ONE OUT LEFT
Batter three Kim Cheong-yong is at bat.
He had four hits in nine at-bats.
It's a batting average of .444.
Kim Cheong-yong
-couldn't hit Hee-kwan's pitch last time.
-I see.
What I'm noticing today is,
when you look at the batter's box,
last time he stood further away
when Hee-kwan pitched,
-but today he's standing close.
-Right.
Hee-kwan targets outside more
when the batter is right-handed.
It looks like the batter
has prepared a lot,
so this match is very eye-catching.
HE HITS!
The outside pitch becomes a ground ball.
Chi Seok-hoon. Shortstop.
Park Seung-hwan catches it.
To first base. It's announced as safe.
Okay.
NICE, WE GOT ON BASE
I said there would be
a lot of short ground balls.
Seok-hoon came in too much.
Shortstop can't come in
because of Seok-hoon.
SEOK-HOON'S GREED CAUSED A DISASTER
Seok-hoon, it wasn't your ball.
If you look at this, it could've worked,
but Seok-hoon went after it to catch it.
He went too far,
so Seung-hwan couldn't dash.
I see.
Why did Seok-hoon go so far?
It went farther than I thought.
I was going to cut it off.
After two outs,
a runner got on base due to an error.
The first inning should've ended clean.
The inning isn't finished yet
for Hee-kwan.
Two outs. A runner on first base.
Batter four Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
This player is good
at balancing his lower body
and he's able to get
the timing of every ball.
That's right.
A runner on first base.
Batter four Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
Outside ball came in. It's a strike.
Hee-kwan aimed for the borderline.
NICE COMMAND
-It's good.
-Wasn't it full power?
Let's go.
Let's go.
Checking first base.
HE THREW QUICKLY,
BUT THE RUNNER IS SAFE
Not only is Hee-kwan pitching,
but he's also keeping
the first base runner in check.
Hong-ku is prepared
for the first base runner to steal a base.
Hee-kwan is good at checking the runner.
Okay.
HE FOOLED THE RUNNER!
No. He's caught.
NO…
-That's it.
-Checking first base.
He's caught.
He's tagged out on second base.
Hee-kwan's check got the runner out.
-Okay.
-All right.
-He got caught.
-That was easy.
-Nice.
-Hee-kwan could have wavered.
-Nice.
-However…
the starting pitcher
Yoo Hee-kwan is stable as usual.
He's really good at checking.
Here's one more thing.
The lead-off was too big.
Hee-kwan saw that and threw the ball.
Good job.
TRIUMPHANT
Well done.
Seok-hoon.
Why did you run so far?
I tried to get it,
but it kept going farther.
(DUMBFOUNDED)
I told Hee-kwan about it.
About what?
I told him to move back
because I'd cover the front.
I see. Good.
It's the bottom of the first inning.
CK Monsters are at bat.
Cho Jun-hyeok
is the starting pitcher today.
His ERA over 2 games is 2,25.
FOUR STRIKEOUTS
FIVE STRIKEOUTS
SEVEN STRIKEOUTS
HE'S TEASING US…
THE MONSTERS
COULDN'T GET OVER CHO JUN-HYEOK
Usually, their catcher is Park Chan-hui,
a fourth-year student.
But he has a test to join KBO.
So Seon Ji-seung,
a second-year student, is playing today.
2ND YEAR CATCHER SEON JI-SEUNG
He said he came here today
with his determination to win.
Ji-seung, you can do it.
SHOW THEM, JI-SEUNG
Batter one Jeong Keun-woo is at bat.
Let's go!
Let's score in the first inning!
In the first inning!
Jeez, it's windy in the outfield.
It's for a home run.
The wind is blowing toward the outfield.
THE WIND IS BLOWING HARDER
Keun-woo had two home runs
in this baseball field.
I remember that.
-Two consecutive home runs.
-He needs to do that today.
I'LL HAVE
TWO CONSECUTIVE HOME RUNS TODAY
HE HITS!
He hits. Shortstop catches it.
Hwang Seong-ho throws it to first base.
Keun-woo's ground ball is caught.
-One out.
-Jeez.
This is frustrating.
Cho Jun-hyeok got
the first hitter Jeong Keun-woo easily.
Batter two Kim Moon-ho is at bat.
He hasn't fulfilled
the minimum at-bats requirement.
But he has number 1
batting average of .366.
Push it.
Push it.
HE HITS!
A ground ball. A big bounce.
Shortstop runs down.
He catches it, but can't throw it.
He drops the ball.
HWANG SEONG-HO DROPS THE BALL
HE GETS ON BASE NICELY
Kim Moon-ho takes first base.
MOON-HO GETS ON BASE
You did it.
-Kim Moon-ho!
-Kim Moon-ho!
He could've had an out comfortably.
He moved down but he wasn't
able to throw the ball right away.
The runner got on base due to an error.
The Monsters got a big chance
in the first inning.
You ran fast,
and that resulted in an error.
-It has to be a hit.
-What?
-Do you consider this a hit?
-I couldn't see.
DO YOU CONSIDER THIS A HIT?
Jeez.
Now it's Park Yong-taek.
After him is batter four Jung Eui-yoon.
Batter three Park Yong-taek is at bat.
Yong-taek's batting average
dropped quite a bit.
Currently, it's .213.
Still, he's number two on the team.
Hit a home run today.
-Go for the MVP.
-MVP.
When you called him Ad Taek
and made fun of him,
he had a dramatic home run.
I want that to happen.
A TROUBLESHOOTER
NOW IS THE TIME TO DO HIS JOB
It goes in deep close to the batter.
Four balls.
-Okay.
-Okay.
NICE CAPTAIN
-Good.
-Well done.
Nice.
Park Yong-taek resisted the temptation
and got on first base.
The Monsters are really focused
from the beginning today.
Without any hits, CK Monsters
got on first and second bases.
Batter four Jung Eui-yoon is at bat.
He has a BA of .330, a home run,
and 11 RBIs. It's Jung Eui-yoon.
Batters four, five, six.
LET'S GO, FOUR, FIVE, SIX
Eui-yoon, hit a home run.
Let's go, batter four.
When the other team gives you momentum,
you must catch it and not let it go.
THE BALL BOUNCES AND DROPS!
-It bounces!
-Three!
The runner couldn't run.
Moon-ho couldn't make a quick judgment.
He couldn't make it to third base.
TOO BAD…
-Hey.
-Focus!
MOON-HO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
This is big. Focus!
FRUSTRATED
He didn't start running instantly
because the ball looked like
it dropped in the center.
From second base, it can seem like that.
-I see.
-Yes.
Moon-ho couldn't get to third base.
We have to trust Eui-yoon. It's okay.
HE HITS!
Back!
He hits. It's high.
MAKING A DASH
No, not that way.
DON'T GO THAT WAY…
-Back! Go back!
-Turn!
It's up in the right field.
Second base runner
goes back to second base.
Two outs.
In baseball, situations change
depending on a small play.
-I see.
-Yes.
If Moon-ho
had gotten on third base earlier,
they could've scored
-by a tag-up and a sacrifice hit.
-Of course.
That's why Moon-ho
wanted to get on third base.
But the timing didn't work.
There's only one out left.
Now Lee Taek-keun is at bat.
Last time, Taek-keun had a hit
against Cho Jun-hyeok.
Let's get one point!
LET'S SCORE A POINT!
There are many fans of the Heroes here.
This is a meaningful first at-bat.
If he makes a hit
when things aren't working out,
the whole team can cheer up.
THE FANS ARE CHEERING
I MUST DO WELL IN RETURN
HE HITS!
-Taek-keun hits.
-Go!
Shortstop catches it. Second base.
He's out on second base.
THE INNING IS OVER WITHOUT ANY POINTS
GROANING
The opponent's error and four balls.
The Monsters had a good chance,
but they couldn't score.
The score is zero to zero.
Now it's the top of the second inning.
BOTH TEAMS HAVE 0 POINT
It's easy to play if you score first.
IT'S EASY TO PLAY IF YOU SCORE…
If they score first,
we need to try to catch up.
We must lead.
-We can't let them score first.
-We have to score.
-We have to score first.
-That's right.
It's the top of the second inning
Inha University is at bat.
Batter four Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
Hee-kwan had 13 throws
in the first inning.
After watching the first inning,
how do you think
Hee-kwan is doing?
-Very good.
-Today?
HOW WILL HEE-KWAN'S FIRST PITCH BE
WHEN HE'S IN HIS BEST CONDITION?
The first batter Park Min-hyeong.
A slow breaking ball
goes into the strike zone.
PARK MIN-HYEONG LOST THE TIMING
-Jeez.
-That's it.
-He's feeling well today.
-Good.
Nice. That curve was like Niagara Falls.
This is the easiest way
to see if he's feeling well.
Whether this slow breaking ball
goes into the strike zone or not.
If you say so, then it is.
He swings and misses.
Hee-kwan makes two strikes easily.
-His batting speed is very fast.
-Yes.
It looks like he could hit it.
-But he can't hit Hee-kwan's ball.
-No.
Outside. It didn't go in.
PARK MIN-HYEONG HELD BACK
Okay.
UNBELIEVABLE…
Good ball.
-Jeez.
-That was close.
You know what it's like. You've hit it.
Let's go.
-Good luck!
-Good luck!
THE BATTLE OF TIMING ISN'T OVER YET
THROWING!
STRIKEOUT
Outside. Strikeout looking.
RELAXED
THAT'S OUR ACE
Nice ball.
YES!
NICE!
Yoo Hee-kwan's first strikeout.
It was an outside pitch.
Earlier there was a ball.
It was a slider that slipped.
This one looked like it was going to slip.
But it was a four-seam, so it didn't.
It had the same trajectory,
but this one was a strike
and the previous one wasn't.
That's the difference
between a slider and a four-seam.
Hee-kwan is able to control that.
MASTERFUL PITCH COMBINATIONS
Batter five Kim Seo-won is at bat.
KIM SEO-WON BATS NEXT
He had 2 hits in 8 at-bats
in the first match.
HE HITS!
He hits the slow breaking ball.
A hit to the right.
NICE HIT
Batter five Kim Seo-won
was able to hit a slow pitch.
-Good one.
-Nice.
INHA UNIVERSITY LIVENS UP THE MOOD
Kim Seo-won got the timing
for that slow breaking ball.
He kept the leg in place.
KIM SEO-WON USED
HIS LOWER BODY STRENGTH
That was a great posture.
For the first time today,
Hee-kwan allowed a hit.
That was close.
After a few throws, they figured it out.
They got it.
It works when he throws it
-once in a while.
-But he's throwing it a lot today.
He's trying to get a double play.
He's in good condition today.
Let's go for a double play. Infield.
Hong-ku, get ready.
Batter six Hwang Seong-ho is at bat.
You got this.
GIVING SIGNS
-Let's score a point!
-Let's go!
You got this!
Hwang Seong-ho, you got this!
The first ball hits the end of the bat.
The first ball hits the end of the bat.
-Second baseman gets it.
-He tags him.
The runner is out on first base.
Tag and throw. That was a perfect play.
NICE DOUBLE PLAY
Mr. Double.
Jeong Keun-woo had two outs.
It's three outs.
Now it's the bottom of the second inning.
YOO HEE-KWAN HAS NO CRISIS
If we score, the game will be over.
Hee-kwan won't let them score?
It's like the game he played in Daegu.
I see.
It's similar to that game.
BOTTOM OF THE 2ND INNING
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
-Let's go.
-Let's go.
Batter six Lee Hong-ku is at bat.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Hello.
I want to see a center-right two-base hit.
Pardon? Center-right?
SUDDENLY CENTER-RIGHT?
-Because the wind is blowing that way.
-Okay.
-Okay.
-Yes.
Let's go, Hong-ku.
Hong-ku is focused more than anyone today.
-He will feel more responsible.
-Of course.
Because Jun-ho isn't here,
he has to fill his place.
-Hong-ku!
-Hong-ku!
HE HITS!
He hits. A sharp hit
between third base and shortstop.
Okay.
NICE HONG-KU
That's it.
Today, CK Monsters' first hit
is made by Lee Hong-ku.
I knew it.
WE TRUSTED YOU, HONG-KU
-Hong-ku.
-I knew you'd do it.
YOON JUN-HO, DID YOU SEE THIS?
-He did it.
-Good.
He should've missed it.
Lee Hong-ku made a fast
and perfect hit
among the difficult pitches.
-The batters will be cheered up.
-Yes.
Batter six Lee Hong-ku got on base
with the team's first hit.
Now, batter seven
Park Seung-hwan is at bat.
I may be starting as a part-timer,
but I'll do well, crush Inha University,
and become a full-timer.
He looks sturdy.
SEUNG-HWAN, SHOW THEM
Show them.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
HE HITS!
Slowly.
-No.
-Jeez.
-The first pitch…
-Run fast!
MAKING A DASH
He hits the first pitch.
Shortstop throws it to second.
And to first base.
He's out on first base.
NICE DOUBLE PLAY
Nice.
Nice.
It was his first appearance
on A Clean Sweep.
Seung-hwan hit the first pitch,
but it became a double play.
The Monsters have lost their enthusiasm.
In any case, Park Seung-hwan
and Chi Seok-hoon will feel
a lot of pressure today.
-You're right.
-Yes.
Wasn't it safe?
-Was it out?
-What is it?
-Soo-chang, what is it?
-What is it?
-Base coach!
-Base coach!
He doesn't know.
-Why is he standing there?
-Why is he there?
COACH JUNG SOO-SUNG SAYS IT WAS SAFE
Timeout!
Instant replay, please.
Timeout.
What do you think?
The timing was the same,
but I think it was out.
I thought it was out too.
BASE COACH ASKS THE OPPONENT
Manager Lee asked for an instant replay.
Well…
The call could be overturned.
Let's look at it from this angle.
That's right.
Manager Lee caught that moment.
THE CALL IS…
It's safe. The call is overturned.
IT'S SAFE
What are you doing there?
Give him the glove!
Why are you even standing there?
I'M JUST CURIOUS, THAT'S ALL
-I've gotten farsighted.
-Get out!
A LAME EXCUSE
You ran really well.
Seung-hwan, that was really good.
Soo-chang said that
he trusted Inha's first baseman,
and he said it was out.
Of course, the opponent team
would say it was out.
He wouldn't say it was safe.
IS HE BEING NAIVE OR WHAT?
Get him out of here.
I DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM
Okay.
LAUGHING
It's one out. A runner on first base.
-Seo Dong-wook is at bat.
-You got this.
I hear Dong-wook is
having a really hard time.
That's right. It's because
he's losing his sense of batting.
-Now his BA is around .100.
-Right.
-So Dong-wook must have a hit today.
-Yes.
This is the moment when he should do it.
He needs a hit now.
NOW IS THE TIME TO HAVE A HIT
Dong-wook, do it just as you practiced.
Back.
Balk.
Back.
CHO JUN-HYEOK DIDN'T THROW THE BALL!
-He didn't throw the ball.
-Balk.
Then it's a balk.
Balk. Go.
-He didn't throw.
-The runner advances to second base.
NICE BALK
-Balk.
-Hey.
What's going on?
Nice.
HEY…
-What?
-What is he doing?
CHO JUN-HYEOK MADE A BALK BY MISTAKE
Is he nervous?
A balk is an illegal act by the pitcher.
It wouldn't have been a problem
if he threw the ball.
But he only pretended to do so
and deceived the batter.
-Yes.
-So the runner can advance one base.
Let's take a look.
He realized what he did right away
and bit his fist.
AN UNEXPECTED BALK
CHANGES THE MOMENTUM
It's one out. A runner on second base.
And Seo Dong-wook,
who has to show what he's got, is at bat.
He's the only batter on the team
to have a BA of around .100.
You have to go. Let's do it.
BALL
Outside.
Close to the batter.
He's having a hard time
controlling the pitch.
The ball came in too close to the batter.
Dong-wook has no intention
of dodging the ball.
I can tell how desperate he is.
All right, start.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
He asks for an outside pitch.
-Good eye.
-But…
it was the other way. It's a walk.
Okay.
NICE EYE
JUN-HYEOK, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?
Jeez.
It's one out.
Runners on first and second bases.
This is Chi Seok-hoon's
first at-bat today.
It's an active baseball player.
He's a real KBO player.
Left, right…
Let's go.
SUPER NERVOUS
The new players are very enthusiastic.
-I can see how Seok-hoon is like that.
-Yes.
I want to tell him
to not be too aggressive from the start.
He has to go after what he can hit.
HE HAS TO WAIT FOR HIS BALL
Run!
He's running.
Good. He'll be safe.
BALL
It came in low. He held back.
Seung-hwan steals third base.
He's sensible.
NICE SEUNG-HWAN
-Good job.
-Hey.
He's like a pony.
-He gallops.
-He runs like a horse.
Thanks to Manager Lee's request
for an instant replay,
he remained on base.
-His play is impressive.
-Right.
SEUNG-HWAN STOLE 3RD BASE
He went after third base.
One out. Runners on third and first bases.
Here's what's important.
Jun-hyeok usually throws
various low pitches,
but he can't do that
because there's a runner on third base.
-I see.
-Yes.
THE BATTERY HAS TO BE PREPARED
FOR 3RD BASE RUNNER
You just have to hit it.
Just hit it.
You have to do it now.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
Close to the batter. It's a strike.
I'LL HIT IT NO MATTER WHAT…
He swings sharply.
It's a foul toward third base.
FOUL
THAT WAS CLOSE
Don't send it that way.
It was a bad pitch.
Cho Jun-hyeok got a precious strike.
Think about the reward.
Reward.
We can go to Japan.
-Let's go.
-Reward!
You can do it.
STRIKEOUT
-Chi Seok-hoon watched the ball.
-Good. That was nice.
Strikeout looking.
-Okay.
-Okay.
NICE JUN-HYEOK
Ji-seung, he's stealing bases.
What are you doing?
First base runner reaches second base.
Chi Seok-hoon's first at-bat
ended as a strikeout.
No reward.
I got him.
THERE IS ONE OUT COUNT LEFT
Park Seung-hwan and Seo Dong-wook
are in scoring positions.
Now batter one Jeong Keun-woo is at bat.
He has the number one
batting average on the team.
LET'S SCORE ONE MORE POINT
Let's take care of it.
HE HITS!
Catch it.
-Okay.
-Second baseman catches it.
To first base.
-He's out on first base.
-Jeez.
Manager Lee's instant replay
gave them a chance.
But the Monsters couldn't score again.
The score is still zero to zero.
THE ZERO BALANCE
HASN'T BEEN BROKEN YET
We blew it.
We blew the chance.
-Jeez.
-This isn't good.
We need to score a point.
We blew it.
CAN WE DEFEND WELL AGAIN THIS TIME?
"Please win ten more times."
THE PRODUCTION TEAM'S
TEARFUL BANNER(?)
I don't know about
General Manager Jang Si-won,
but everyone else on the production team
wants to go to Okinawa.
"Please win ten more times."
We can go to Okinawa if we win ten times.
The win percentage is .800.
We need to stitch that line on a jacket
and give it to Si-won as a gift.
He's the only one who doesn't know
how desperately the production team
wants Okinawa.
-This…
-A banner is useless.
You need to put it on a jacket.
The general manager heard what you said.
He says he won't take you to Okinawa.
LAUGHING…
Did I get left out because of what I said?
Say you were wrong.
Variety shows are like that.
If you act up,
they'll fire you just like that.
I found out only now.
I'll focus on making comments only.
I won't act up.
I'm sorry.
WITH 10 WINS,
WE'LL GO TO OKINAWA WITHOUT SUN-WOO!
All right.
Hee-kwan needs to pitch well for that.
The Monsters haven't made hits.
Hee-kwan is pitching
in the top of the third inning.
They blew the chance to score big points.
Though it's the bottom
of the batting order,
Hee-kwan has to focus
and make clean pitches.
Good!
HE HITS!
-Jeez.
-He missed it.
Taek-keun missed the ball.
In front!
Front!
-It's windy. Run!
-Run!
-The ball goes up high.
-Front!
Taek-keun runs down.
-He catches it.
-I can't see the ball.
1 OUT
GOOD DEFENSE!
-Hey.
-That's it.
Taek-keun was taken aback
because of the wind blowing left.
The ball flies farther than he thinks.
So he needs to focus a lot.
Hee-kwan took care
of the first batter neatly.
It's very slow.
Seon Ji-seung is at bat.
-He hits. Left.
-Okay.
IT GOES TO 3RD BASEMAN
It slips.
He hits. Left.
THE BALL PASSES BY THE GLOVE!
Chi Seok-hoon couldn't catch it!
NO WAY!
No.
Oh, my gosh.
-The ball rolls toward the left fielder.
-Nice.
It's a hit.
NICE HIT!
-Hey!
-Do this!
-Ceremony!
-Hey!
He's killing me.
You should catch, Seok-hoon!
You're being a disappointment.
It was something Seok-hoon could've caught
because he played in KBO.
He hasn't played in a while,
so this could continue to happen.
They're here to replace
the three young guns.
They're third baseman and shortstop.
The most important positions
made mistakes.
Right.
A runner is on base due to weak defense.
Do it!
-Get on base!
-Let's go.
Don't let him get on base.
Batter nine Jung Chang-dae is at bat.
We've always been touched
by Hee-kwan's double play
in a situation like this.
He has to do it
to gain momentum back.
Right.
Hee-kwan will get another double play.
Seok-hoon, let's get a double play!
It's one out. Watch out for a double play.
Strong hit.
-This player can run fast.
-Watch until the end.
I don't know if he can get a double play.
-It's a ground ball.
-Go!
-It's a ground ball.
-Go!
-Pitcher caught it.
-Run!
Double play.
Run!
-Run!
-Double play.
-Two!
-Run!
From second base,
he couldn't throw it to first base.
He's really fast.
ASTONISHED
-Good job.
-Okay.
-Okay.
-Good! One at a time!
Good. Infielder Yoo Hee-kwan.
That was a difficult bounce.
All the runners could've been safe.
Not every ground ball is the same.
It was a difficult bounce.
He caught it because he's Yoo Hee-kwan.
That's right.
Otherwise all runners would've been safe.
As I said,
fast runner Jung Chang-dae
got on first base safely.
Hee-kwan is getting one out at a time.
There's one out left.
It's the top of the third inning.
Batter one Jung Hyeon-seung is at bat.
Do your thing.
Get on base by all means.
Stop him.
LET'S STOP ONE
Here we go.
Outside. Fly ball.
HE HITS!
-Back!
-It goes high.
Left fielder waits for the ball.
He catches it. Three outs.
WHAT A NICE CLOSE
-Hee-kwan!
-Hee-kwan is good.
-They all swing too fast.
-He's good.
Seok-hoon's defense was disappointing.
But Hee-kwan made us forget it.
SORRY!
The ball was faster than I thought.
Focus a little.
Do you think I don't focus?
DO YOU THINK I DON'T FOCUS?
Seok-hoon, stand against a wall.
Yes, sir.
Seok-hoon, stand against the wall.
I'm sorry.
Did Seok-hoon get an out today?
No, he interrupted shortstop.
Exactly.
He's…
If we lose today, he's doomed.
-I'll get our momentum back.
-All right.
Base coach substitution.
-Jang Won-sam.
-I'll change the atmosphere.
When I'm on the field, we can score a lot.
Base coach is Jang Won-sam.
JANG WON-SAM IS SUBSTITUTED!
Seriously, he's eating bananas again.
I told him to eat.
-Did you?
-Yes.
He doesn't do anything
but he's always low on sugar.
So I told him to eat.
I guess you won't have to eat at home.
I eat little when we have a game.
Why? You aren't pitching.
WHY WON'T HE EAT
WHEN HE ISN'T PITCHING?
Just in case I have to.
They won't feed him at home.
SOO-CHANG ALWAYS MAKES ME LAUGH
It's the bottom of the third inning.
CK Monsters will be at bat.
First inning, two runners on base.
Second inning, two runners on base.
Cho Jun-hyeok lets runners get on base.
But he hasn't let the Monsters
score any points.
His pitching becomes very sharp
when he gets on base.
I wonder
when they'll score the first point.
Batter two Kim Moon-ho is at bat.
Okay, let's go!
We have to focus.
Have a hit, Moon-ho.
Focus, everyone!
Okay, let's go!
WE MUST SCORE FIRST TO GAIN MOMENTUM
First hitter.
-Okay.
-The first one is a ball.
-Good.
-All right.
Moon-ho holds back on the outside ball.
Good job!
Jun-hyeok threw an outside splitter
against a left-handed batter.
-Here it is.
-Two balls.
3 BALLS
-Good job, Moon-ho.
-That's good.
Moon-ho.
Don't hit unless it's a home run.
Hit a home run!
-It's three balls.
-Okay!
Hit it!
CHO JUN-HYEOK NEEDS A STRIKE
WHAT WILL HE THROW?
Don't hit unless it's a home run.
BASE ON BALLS
It goes outside.
He holds back on four balls.
HE CHOSE A BASE ON BALLS
INSTEAD OF A HOME RUN(?)
IT'S A GOOD START
It's very good.
It's not clean today.
For three innings straight,
he let the batters get on base.
So he's pitching under stress.
He's using too much energy.
-I see.
-Yes.
Moon-ho was awarded a walk
for his second at-bat.
Now Park Yong-taek is at bat.
Captain Park!
I can smell it.
Captain Park is at bat.
I could see the balls.
"I can hold back this much."
"I don't swing and miss."
"It's not bad." That's what I thought.
Jeez!
The bat made a big noise. It's slow.
The pitcher catches it
and goes to the base.
It was like a bunt.
Nice bunt.
A productive out.
Nice bunt.
It was our strategy.
That's what he was after.
CRAZY TAEK
Good job.
A productive out.
-Good job.
-Nice.
-It was helpful.
-You let him advance.
-It was like a bunt, right?
-A bat was sacrificed.
It was an amazing bunt.
Good job, captain!
There's a runner
in scoring position again.
Show them!
We had runners in scoring positions
in the first and second innings.
But we didn't score any points.
Will Jung Eui-yoon be a problem solver?
Look up high.
-He hits the first pitch.
-Nice ball.
-It's high.
-Three!
The course is ambiguous.
Right fielder. Second baseman.
Right fielder takes care of it.
Nice.
Thank goodness.
Jung Eui-yoon hit the first pitch.
But it was a fly ball.
What am I doing?
A runner is still on second base.
We have the answer.
There's one out left.
If Lee Taek-keun doesn't get on base,
that's four remaining runners on base.
It's about time we score a point.
VERY ANXIOUS
No. We need to score.
A short hit will do.
Take care of it!
IT'S TIME TO SCORE
Focus.
Second pitch is close to the batter.
Hit it.
NOT GOOD…
The pitcher will make a mistake.
FOUL
It hits the inside of the bat.
-It's a foul toward third base.
-Good.
I think we can win if we score one point.
So we really need Lee Taek-keun's hit.
Lift it up, Taek-keun.
The first point is important.
-Let's go!
-It's all setup.
Taek-keun's role is crucial.
Toward the batter. Strikeout looking.
CHO JUN-HYEOK PREVENTED
THE MONSTERS FROM SCORING
NICE PITCHING!
The third inning is over
with a runner remaining on base again.
DISCONCERTED
Cho Jun-hyeok is stable
even when the batters get on base.
Yes.
The main batters aren't making hits,
so it's hard to score points.
-That's right.
-The mood is down again.
This is driving me nuts.
The score is still zero to zero.
WHICH TEAM WILL SCORE FIRST?
Let's go this time.
BOTTOM OF THE 4TH INNING
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
When the score is zero to zero,
the more desperate team…
Both teams are desperate,
but the Monsters really can't lose a game.
When it's zero to zero,
even if Hee-kwan throws really well,
he'll feel very nervous.
For Hee-kwan, the batters
must score.
Let's go, Hong-ku.
The first hitter,
batter six Lee Hong-ku is at bat.
Let's score a point.
-Let's go.
-The pitcher is throwing really hard.
-Batters, let's score.
-Let's score first.
We're at a disadvantage.
They have too many pitchers.
Losing doesn't hurt them.
-But we have too much to lose.
-Right.
Let's play defense!
ENTHUSIASTIC
When there is pressure to win
no matter what,
scoring the first point means a lot.
-It really does.
-Yes.
Let's take it easy.
HE HITS!
He hits! It's high!
He did it!
HE HITS! IT'S HIGH!
IT WORKED!
-He did it.
-It's gone.
NO WAY
Go.
GATHERING
Go.
Good!
He hits! It's high!
-He did it!
-It goes over the fence!
-It's high!
-He did it!
IT GOES OVER THE FENCE!
A home run!
THIS IS IT!
HONG-KU DID IT!
Hong-ku.
HONG-KU!
He's crazy.
Come on!
Lee Hong-ku's hit
made us forget Yoon Jun-ho!
Hong-ku gave his team
the first point of the game as a gift!
His play was different today.
Good job!
SCORING TOOK A LONG TIME
Nice.
THE MONSTER CAN SMILE NOW
-Hey.
-Hong-ku.
HONG-KU IS THE BEST
WE'RE FINE WITHOUT YOU!
Jun-ho doesn't have to worry.
We have Hong-ku!
LEE HONG-KU IS THE HOME RUN HITTER!
Catcher Lee Hong-ku.
He's the main catcher of CK Monsters.
Go!
The score is one to zero.
You did it.
-High five.
-Give me five.
-Hong-ku.
-So cute.
Nice.
-Nice.
-He's happy.
HONG-KU SHOOK IT OFF
-He's happy.
-Nice.
As soon as Lee Hong-ku hit the ball,
it flew over the fence.
Hong-ku we saw at the beginning
of this show is forgotten.
He's going to lead the game now.
Of course.
This home run is meaningful.
Five were left on base
until the end of the third inning.
It was as if their offense was blocked.
But Hong-ku's hit was a blast.
-Great job.
-We're going to win.
A BRIGHT SMILE
This is the first time
to see Hong-ku so happy.
Hong-ku did a great job.
I felt like
I solved an unresolved problem.
This is wrong.
-How did it go over?
-It's unfair.
THEY LOST MOMENTUM COMPLETELY
A STEP CLOSER TO OKIWANA!
Park Seung-hwan is at bat now.
The home run resulted in one point.
Now the offense will play out nicely.
It's okay!
It's only one point!
Show them Baemyeong High School's pride.
HE HITS!
He hits. Shortstop.
He catches it. First base.
He's out on first base.
Shortstop took care of it.
-One out.
-No.
It's over already.
When you gain momentum,
you need to attack.
Batter eight Seo Dong-wook is at bat.
STRIKEOUT
-It went in.
-Jun-hyeok!
TWO BATTERS ARE OUT CONSECUTIVELY
Strikeout looking.
Hey.
IN DESPAIR
OFFENSE IS STOPPED AGAIN
CK Monsters gain two outs helplessly.
CHO JUN-HYEOK DOESN'T ALLOW
EXTRA POINTS
Jun-hyeok, great job!
Seok-hoon.
-Show them. Push it.
-Yes, sir.
Let's go, Seok-hoon.
You have to show them.
Seok-hoon had a strikeout
when he was first at-bat today.
He has to show them something now.
I didn't think I'd be nervous.
-But I was.
-It's two outs.
I thought I had to do something.
WILL HE PRODUCE RESULTS THIS TIME?
The ball hit the end of the bat.
AN INFIELD FLY BALL
-Front.
-An infield fly ball.
First baseman. He misses it!
-Run!
-A hit!
-Seok-hoon!
-It's a hit!
-A hit!
-Chi Seok-hoon takes first base.
Jeez.
IN DESPAIR
IT WORKED!
A hit!
Seok-hoon!
-Chi Seok-hoon!
-Hey!
Do this.
TIMID CEREMONY
It was close to the mound.
Right.
He couldn't run properly
because of the pitcher's mound.
That's right.
I can't believe he had a hit like this.
IT'S A FUNNY HIT!
Two outs. A runner on first base.
It's two outs!
Now Jeong Keun-woo is at bat.
Hong-ku hit a big home run.
So Keun-woo's home run would be precious.
This is Keun-woo's home field.
It's high.
IT GOES HIGH TOWARD LEFT FIELDER
It goes left.
-It's a hit!
-No.
NOT AGAIN?
WILL IT BE ANOTHER HOME RUN?
-It goes left.
-Fade.
-Left pole.
-Fade.
It's out. It's a foul.
FOUL HOME RUN
THEIR JAWS DROPPED
There. Keun-woo, it's that way.
Fade.
The yellow pole you see,
hitting that pole
would make it a home run.
It was off slightly by a bat.
This sure is his home field.
Keun-woo just made a big hit.
It's okay.
Keun-woo had a hit
on the first match with Inha University.
Run!
Jeez!
AWARDING HIM A BASE(?)
It was very close to the batter.
He got hit.
-You got a vaccine shot.
-A flu shot.
JUN-HYEOK LET A RUNNER
BE IN A SCORING POSITION
After two outs, Chi Seok-hoon had a hit,
and there was a walk.
Runners are on second and first bases.
With Lee Hong-ku's home run,
we gained momentum.
We did score a point like you said.
Now there are runners in scoring position.
If they're left on base
when the inning ends,
-it'd be regrettable.
-That shouldn't happen.
Moon-ho, hit like you did in Jamsil!
It's only one point.
Think of him as the last batter!
Chi Seok-hoon is on second base,
Keun-woo is on first.
What will Cho Jun-hyeok throw?
TRYING TO NOT LET THEM SCORE
What kind of pitch does Moon-ho want?
He hits.
A GROUND BALL IN FRONT OF SHORTSTOP
Shortstop catches it.
First base.
He's out on first base.
SIGHING
A breaking ball.
CLAPPING IN RELIEF
CHO JUN-HYEOK DIDN'T ALLOW
EXTRA POINTS
-It was too high. I'm sorry.
-It's okay.
A solo home run by Lee Hong-ku.
But the Monsters had
two runners left on base again.
The score is one to zero.
THE MONSTERS SCORED FIRST
How many LOB do we have?
We have too many.
Don't we have eight or nine LOB?
Yes, since the first inning.
-We have to catch up.
-Yes, sir.
We have to catch up.
-You have to get on base.
-Yes, sir.
A surprise bunt is okay.
Toward first base.
-Are you getting the timing?
-Yes, sir.
Momentum is very important in baseball.
Even if the opponent
is one or two points ahead,
you have a feeling that
you could turn the tables around.
From now on, the Monsters
have to play to guard their score.
MUST GUARD THE SCORE PERFECTLY
Let's go.
Batter five Kim Seo-won is at bat.
BATTER 5 KIM SEO-WON
Hit it high.
HE HITS!
The ball hits the end of the bat.
He had a slow start toward the ball.
But Lee Taek-keun catches it comfortably.
It's because it's very windy
where the center fielder is.
You shouldn't make a quick judgment.
-I see.
-That's why
Taek-keun stayed back
to check the situation.
No quick judgment.
Batter six Hwang Seong-ho is at bat.
HE HITS!
The ball hits the end of the bat.
-Front!
-It's high. Foul territory.
Seo Dong-wook is moving.
It's windy.
2 OUTS
It's very windy.
It curves like this.
The ball went close
to the fence and came back.
DONG-WOOK CAUGHT THE CURVE BALL
The Monsters were taken aback
by the wind at first.
-Right.
-But they're able to read the wind.
-It's not just Inha who can do that.
-Right.
-Good!
-Is it already two outs?
It's already two outs.
You haven't even done ten reps yet.
He won't give me time to exercise.
ONLY ONE OUT LEFT
It's batter seven Park Min-su.
-Strike.
-He swings at the first pitch.
It's a strike.
Hee-kwan is comfortable to watch, right?
Yes. It looks like
he's throwing every pitch
-very carefully.
-He usually does that.
Today he's being more perfect.
Yoo Hee-kwan is so trustworthy.
Here it comes.
Hee-kwan!
Hey.
Hee-kwan!
GOSH…
He hits the slow breaking ball.
-A weak hit toward first base.
-Okay.
It's the last out of the inning.
SATISFIED
Arirang ball is patented.
He killed it.
Watch this. Hong-ku was surprised too.
HIS SLOW CURVE SURPRISED EVERYONE
THE CATCHER AND BATTER WERE
BOTH CAUGHT OFF GUARD
It's another 1-2-3 inning.
Yoo Hee-kwan's pitching was perfect
in the fourth and fifth innings.
THE DEFINITION OF PERFECTION
Jun-seo, are you feeling well?
The Monsters are expecting you.
-I'm going to throw one.
-What?
-I'll throw one.
-Okay.
-Do you know how?
-I'll just do it.
BOTTOM OF THE 5TH INNING
INHA 0 : 1 MONSTERS
They changed pitchers.
It's a new pitcher.
A right-handed pitcher.
He was the starter last time.
In the first match.
Jun-seo, don't rush. Do it calmly.
-They won't be able to hit your ball.
-Okay.
Throw with confidence.
Im Jun-seo is on the mound.
I'm sure you remember this pitcher.
He was the starter in the last match.
He had eight strikeouts then.
1ST MATCH WITH INHA UNIVERSITY
STRIKEOUT
3 STRIKEOUTS
IM JUN-SEO GOT STRIKEOUTS EASILY
Before the game,
the Monsters knew about Jun-seo
and they worried about him.
He is on the pitcher's mound.
He beat us last time.
We need to pay him back.
First hitter is Park Yong-taek.
Strike!
(HE BREATHES IN)
Gosh, what a pitch. He's good.
HE'S GOOD…
He's quite good.
Play aggressively!
Im Jun-seo.
-He was perfect in the first match.
-Right.
But because we are ahead by a run,
if the hitter scores a run,
we can bring
the momentum completely to us.
It's that important.
Scoring another run will
make Inha University stay on their toes.
BALL
YONG-TAEK HOLDS BACK HIS SWING
He doesn't swing the breaking ball.
-Great!
-Nice job!
Park Yong-taek is eyeing the balls
carefully today.
He's not lured into the pitcher's tricks.
BATTING EYE TAEK
HE HITS!
It travels far.
It's a hit in the right field!
The first hitter manages to get on a base.
-Yes!
-Way to go!
Nice!
Let's do the celebration for him.
HERE'S OUR CELEBRATION
(HE ANSWERS BACK)
It's been a while since I had a hit.
Seriously.
This is your first hit in a month!
-It's actually been over a month.
-Really?
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
This is your first hit in two months!
First hit in five games.
-Seriously?
-Over a month.
It's been two months already?
Over two months.
Although a pitcher that throws perfectly
took the mound,
the first hitter got a hit.
So we can be more optimistic
throughout this inning.
Fourth hitter, no signals.
JUNG EUI-YOON WITH NO SIGNS
-Go, Eui-yoon!
-Go, Eui-yoon!
It's a wild pitch!
In result, Park Yong-taek
makes it to second.
We have momentum right now.
Let's go for a big inning.
A runner on second with no outs.
We need to get a favorable count.
Let's get a hit!
Im Jun-seo, who they put their trust in,
is losing his composure.
IM JUN-SEO IS LOSING HIS COMPOSURE
I thought I should pitch
a breaking ball for a favorable count.
STRIKE
He pitches outside.
It's fine!
FOUL
HE PITCHES STRIKES IN A CALM MANNER
Jung Eui-yoon hit a home run
against Inha in the second match.
INHA 0 : 1 MONSTERS
It's in the zone!
He's struck out looking.
IM JUN-SEO STARTS
PITCHING STRIKEOUTS
He's struck out looking.
Is this the beginning
of his streak of strikeout pitches?
A bold move.
That's Im Jun-seo's strength.
I see.
Look how confident
he is pitching into the center.
It was right in the middle.
HIS CONFIDENCE IN PITCHING
INTO THE CENTER
Oh, my gosh. He's great.
He pitches well.
He has good power.
Great job!
Next up is the fifth hitter,
Lee Taek-keun.
TAEK-KEUN V ENTERS THE BOX
Today, he always came into the box
when there were runners.
Right.
We need an extra-base hit right now.
We need an additional run.
Please, Taek-keun.
There are Taek-keun's fans
in the stadium today.
We can hear them cheer for him loudly.
That's why he needs a big one this time.
When the third chance comes,
you have to make a hit no matter what.
Come on!
You can do it!
HE HITS!
He hits the breaking ball
into the left field.
It hits the wall and bounces off!
-Yes!
-Run!
It's an RBI!
Park Yong-taek runs through third
and comes home!
Lee Taek-keun stops on second base.
He didn't lose the opportunity this time!
WE HAD OUR TRUST IN YOU
Nice job!
With this, the score is two to zero.
HIT MACHINE LEE TAEK-KEUN
Good swing!
-Nice job!
-Yes!
Destroy them!
Come here.
This is it!
-Finally a hit after three months!
-Good job.
-After a month.
-A month?
You haven't had a hit in five games.
Four games.
-Four?
-He broke out of his slump.
Lee Taek-keun is also in scoring position.
One run difference was big for Inha,
but now the Monsters are two runs ahead.
But most importantly,
next up is the best hitter, Lee Hong-ku.
Right.
NEXT UP IS LEE HONG-KU
He went two for two today.
He also has a home run.
-Lee Hong-ku!
-Lee Hong-ku!
Swings and misses.
His swings are furious.
When Lee Hong-ku enters the box,
I anticipate something big.
-Lee Hong-ku!
-Lee Hong-ku!
I hope it hits a triple this time.
He pitches outside. It's a strike.
Darn it.
Nice pitch.
Im Jun-seo is fearless.
He doesn't avoid going against Hong-ku
even though he hit a home run.
And that fearlessness is his strength.
-Hong-ku!
-Hong-ku!
It breaks down! It's a strike.
HE FACES HIM HEAD ON
He strikes him out looking. Two outs.
He was against Hong-ku
who just hit a home run. He's fearless.
THEY ARE RELIVING THE NIGHTMARE
OF THE 1ST MATCH
Im Jun-seo got two outs,
and both were through strikeouts.
Park Seung-hwan is up next.
I wanted to look at the ball
for a long time
so that I can only swing for strikes.
A PART-TIMER FOR TODAY
He holds back his swing!
-Nice.
-A base on balls.
Park Seung-hwan gets on base.
RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 2ND WITH 2 OUTS
Come on!
Dong-wook, no pressure. Swing lightly.
SEO DONG-WOOK IS UP NEXT
I was injured,
and I had no muscle power.
So it was very frustrating for me.
I was even scared
to enter the box as a hitter.
That's how burdened I felt.
Actually, Seo Dong-wook
expressed his frustration
-to us regarding his situation.
-Right.
In the end, he needs to get a hit
to feel enthusiastic to enter the box
as a hitter.
But he's not getting any hits.
That's why he's becoming less confident
and hitting worse.
BUT HIS OPPONENT IS
THE STRIKEOUT MACHINE IM JUN-SEO
He pitches a breaking ball,
and it's a strike.
If a hitter keeps missing,
it feels like they'll keep missing.
But baseball is about statistics.
We have a batting average.
If a hitter misses ten times in a row,
our batting average tells us
they'll make a hit soon.
So it's about time he made a hit.
Let's hit one, Dong-wook.
Come on, it's time to show us.
Yes!
He makes contact into the right field!
Finally, Dong-wook makes a hit!
Yes!
EMOTIONAL
-Run!
-Second baserunner goes for home base.
First baserunner runs through second!
Taek-keun comes home.
The ball is thrown home.
Another runner comes home!
INHA 0 : 4 MONSTERS
Finally!
Seo Dong-wook gets a hit!
GREAT JOB, DONG-WOOK
Gosh, it's been so long.
An impressive hit!
Seo Dong-wook with two RBIs!
Having no hits weighed on his mind.
Finally, a great hit from him.
What a relief.
Good job!
-That was so satisfying.
-Let's do this, Suk-gu!
All right. Next up
is the ninth hitter, Chi Seok-hoon.
That's right. I mean…
-Why are you laughing?
-Well…
I was so touched by Dong-wook's hit,
but I got caught off guard
when Chi Seok-hoon entered the box.
So funny.
I wanted that emotion to linger.
But the lazy genius entered the box and…
Why wasn't Seok-hoon known
as one of the best-looking players?
How about me, Na Ji-wan, and Lee Bum-ho?
Why weren't we part of the group?
Seok-hoon did have many nicknames.
Like Voice Phishing.
And the Voice of Lee Byung-hun.
-Come on!
-Come on!
-You can do this!
-You can do this!
He makes contact!
It's done!
THEY ARE SURPRISED?
He makes contact! Into the center left.
Center and left fielder.
Center fielder catches the ball.
Three outs. The inning ends here.
However, the Monsters managed
to make a big inning.
The score is four to zero.
This is the greatest gift for Hee-kwan.
INHA 0 : 4 MONSTERS
Inha is on the offense
for the top of the sixth.
Yoo Hee-kwan still takes the mound.
First up is
the eighth hitter Seon Ji-seung.
The Monsters are ahead,
so Hee-kwan definitely feels relaxed now.
From now on,
Yoo Hee-kwan will play boldly.
He'll keep pitching aggressively.
As you said, the first pitch
goes straight into the zone.
He'll keep pushing forward.
That's the kind of player he is.
He pitches outside.
It's another strike. Two strikes.
He hasn't even thrown 60 pitches.
I don't want to take the mound
when he's on a roll.
Hee-kwan had two shutouts in a row.
It's a ground ball.
Goes near third. Chi Seok-hoon fields it
and throws it to first.
-Out on first base!
-Wow, that throw!
NICE JOB, SEOK-HOON
Nice job, Seok-hoon!
Seok-hoon contributes to an out
for the first time today.
Yes!
Suk-gu!
Great job!
HE'S CONFUSED
Why am I so thrilled
when Chi Seok-hoon makes a good play?
THEY LAUGH IN A PLAYFUL MANNER
In the history of the Monsters,
there never was a player
who gave us so much happiness
in the first match.
Tell me about it.
What a mystery.
Third!
Another ground ball.
Near third. Seok-hoon fields the ball.
And the hitter is out on first.
ADDED HAPPINESS
Only 61 pitches!
Every play he makes, he makes us happy.
Something about him makes us joyful.
ONE LAST OUT LEFT
Next up is Jung Hyeon-seung.
Let's go!
HE HITS!
A ground ball. Jeong Keun-woo fields it.
And to first base. Out on first.
3 OUTS
Yoo Hee-kwan
pitches perfectly
in the four, fifth, and even sixth.
YOU HAVE OUR TRUST, HEE-KWAN!
Are we going to lose
without a proper fight?
-No, sir!
-No, sir!
-No, right?
-No, sir.
We have three innings. It's enough.
We have enough innings remaining.
Let's catch up.
-Got it?
-Yes, sir.
-Let's try our best.
-Yes, sir.
-Come on!
-Let's go!
-We can do this!
-Bring it in.
-Let's do this.
-Let's do this.
This is the seventh
with Hee-kwan as the pitcher.
The first hitter is Kwon Min-hyeok.
Hee-kwan only allowed two hits today.
HEE-KWAN STILL TAKES THE MOUND
ON THE 7TH
-Come on!
-Go!
Let's go, Inha!
Inha is the best!
It goes between first and second.
THERE YOU GO!
This is what we want!
We finally have a runner on base.
Inha won't go down too easily.
I WILL CATCH UP
Yoo Hee-kwan didn't allow
any runners to get on base
11 pitches in a row.
Kwon Min-hyeok puts an end to his streak.
-Where did the ball go?
-Between first and second.
I see.
I think their attempt will end
with a double.
Next up is Kim Cheong-yong.
Swing with all your might.
HE MAKES CONTACT AGAIN!
Hurry up!
He lowers his body for the contact.
Lee Taek-keun runs forward.
In the front!
-In the front!
-It's a hit!
Nice!
It became a hit.
-Two hits in a row.
-It's happening.
Yes!
-Let's go!
-Come on!
INHA'S COUNTERATTACK
Jeez, this is getting weird.
Get yourselves together.
This may become irreversible.
Get it together guys.
THEY ARE DAZED
This is the first time
Hee-kwan allowed two runners today.
That sinker was about to bounce off.
But he managed to get a good hit.
A brilliant hit
by batter three, Kim Cheong-yong.
Up next is Park Min-hyeong,
the fourth hitter.
-He's going for a bunt.
-A bunt?
-Seriously?
-Careful.
A fake bunt.
He pitches outside into the zone.
HE SIGHS…
Manager Jung Won-bae is
currently behind by four runs today.
But you can now see
that Hee-kwan's pitches are high.
That's because he's out of power.
Hee-kwan is still on the mound
even in the seventh.
However, he has two runners behind him
for the first time today.
He needs to pitch lower.
-There you go.
-A strike into the lower part of the zone.
YES!
You're doing great, Hee-kwan!
The count is zero and two.
A favorable count.
The runner is stealing a base!
HE HITS!
And the hitter makes contact.
It's a fly ball.
-Good.
-Behind!
Hey!
It's a fly ball.
Left fielder! The ball goes over him!
Run quickly!
The two runners are passing third base!
Come on, quickly!
Darn it.
He runs for home base!
The two runners come home safely!
Yes!
Kwon Min-hyeok!
INHA IS CATCHING UP!
A timely two-run hit.
Inha University
is not going down without a fight!
Their focus is astonishing.
The pitch was well-controlled.
But he played just the right card
to hit that ball.
-The ball traveled further than expected.
-I know.
It wasn't supposed to go there.
The ball traveled so far.
We have to shift back a bit.
-We need to defend.
-Were we too forward?
It's okay!
Now, Park Min-hyeong
is in scoring position.
If he comes home,
the score will be four to three.
This is a crisis for Hee-kwan.
HEE-KWAN'S CRISIS
It's okay.
The ball traveled with the wind,
and the defense was in the front.
Even if we allow a run,
we should get more outs.
We don't want more runners.
-Got it?
-They might bunt
and steal a base without hitting.
You can cover third
when the guy bunts, right?
I'll cover third.
I'll only move when there's a strong hit.
Okay.
Victory seemed too easy today.
But there is no such thing.
It's four to two.
With a hit,
Inha will be only a run behind.
Next up is Kim Seo-won, the fifth hitter.
Kim Seo-won was the only player
who had a valid hit
-before this inning.
-Right.
A surprise bunt!
FOUL
-He just bunted.
-Right.
The intention here is
that he'll score a run
no matter what
by sending a runner to third.
Even if he hits a ground ball with a bunt,
the runner can easily go to third.
Inha is holding the cards right now,
so they can play many strategies.
They have to keep that in mind.
Hee-kwan, it's okay.
Another bunt.
When it's in the zone, just hit it!
Get ready, it's coming!
He's coming!
He bunts!
He bunts!
It rolls over to third,
He throws it to first!
-Safe!
-He's out on first base!
Safe!
Jung Won-bae requests an instant replay.
-Come on, that was obviously an out.
-I know, right?
What the heck are they saying?
If this is declared safe,
the match will be turned upside down.
There will be runners on first and third
with no outs.
Let's see.
The ball came into the mitt faster.
The umpire confirms the call.
OUT WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS
-Go back to your dugout, it's out.
-Come in.
Although the call was confirmed,
the runner is on third with one out.
A hit can result in another run.
This chance is
where the game will be decided.
If we scored one more run,
I was certain the game would shift.
If we allow a run, we can't laugh anymore.
Please. Just defend.
One-run difference is just too close.
You can do it!
Come on!
-Nice.
-Outside pitch. Strike.
Strike!
Yoo Hee-kwan is squeezing out
his remaining power.
The fielders didn't shift.
So Manager Lee doesn't mind
allowing another run.
That's why it's essential
that Yoo Hee-kwan pitches a strikeout.
Yoo Hee-kwan smiles.
He's running!
Run!
3RD BASERUNNER RUNS HOME
It's a surprise bunt!
FOUL
Goodness.
-All right.
-Good.
Yoo Hee-kwan, great job!
The runner also puts pressure on Hee-kwan
by running before the pitch.
They are even making a squeeze play?
INHA IS CORNERING MONSTERS
I want to see the slow-motion video.
I think as soon as Hee-kwan saw
the squeeze sign,
Hee-kwan pitched the ball
outside of the zone on purpose.
He pitched a ball intentionally.
-It was intentional, right?
-What a crazy brat.
As soon as he saw the sign,
he immediately twisted the ball.
He didn't pitch similarly.
I see.
-It was a ball.
-Yes, it threw it far out.
I just pitched to the side on purpose.
Nice!
This is a technique
only a well-rounded pitcher can pull off.
He saw him run and pitched a ball.
Darn it!
We need one ground ball!
Outside the zone.
The count is one and two.
All right!
He can't bunt anymore
because the count is one and two.
INHA'S MANAGER IS SENDING SIGNS AGAIN
INHA IS IN FULL AGGRESSIVE MODE
Go!
He's running!
THIRD BASERUNNER SPRINTS AGAIN
BEFORE THE PITCH
The hitter goes for a bunt!
SQUEEZE PLAY
WHEN THE COUNT IS 1 AND 2?
-He's running!
-The hitter goes for a bunt!
-He throws the bat.
-Strikeout!
-And!
-Yes!
The hitter goes for a bunt!
-He throws the bat.
-Strikeout!
-And! He's out!
-Yes!
DOUBLE PLAY
3 OUTS
YOO HEE-KWAN KILLED THEM!
HE'S ECSTATIC
I pitched to the side on purpose!
HE SHOWS OFF
I did that on purpose, you know.
-Great job.
-Told you I got this.
A CRISIS INTO A CHANCE
Inha was in scoring position.
With a runner on third and one out,
Inha fails to score a run.
That was worthy of a highlight clip.
What we just saw
rarely happens in baseball.
Indeed.
A SURPRISE SQUEEZE PLAY
WHEN THE COUNT IS 1 AND 2
HEE-KWAN TWISTED
THE BALL IMMEDIATELY
He twisted his wrist to pitch it outside.
And Lee Hong-ku caught it well
for a double play.
-What a rare moment.
-Seriously.
That play was Inha's final card.
Great job.
I pitched it outside on purpose.
Hee-kwan, a clever play.
Nice.
I pitched it outside
because I saw him run.
Really? Gosh, so smart.
Great play.
Is that kind of play possible?
Hee-kwan plays slowly, so yes.
All the competent pitchers can do that.
But Soo-chang can't make plays like that.
Why would you mention him
when we're on this joyful topic?
Did you call me? Should I get ready?
-No.
-Cheer up.
-Should I get ready?
-Maybe for the 12th inning.
THE SHOW WILL CONTINUE
ON THE 12TH INNING
Song Seung-jun takes the mound.
He hasn't pitched since the second match
against Inha, so it's been a while.
You know what I want to see today?
What do you want to see?
I'm sure everyone feels the same way.
You know how Son Seung-jun
took care of Lee Hong-ku
even while he was pitching?
You're right.
But Hong-ku has changed.
He leads the game.
I wonder what messages
Hong-ku will send to Son Seung-jun
during the inning.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THEIR TEAMWORK
He overcame the yips
thanks to Son Seung-jun.
He pitches a strike with an outside pitch.
It feels like the catcher
is framing more than usual.
AN EXTRAORDINARY FRAMING
Lee Hong-ku blocks the outside pitch.
Nice blocking, Hong-ku!
Nice job, Hong-ku.
Son Seung-jun pitched a breaking ball.
He's trying harder
-because Song Seung-jun is pitching.
-Right.
Nice ball. All right.
THE BATTERY IS EXCHANGING SIGNALS
-Just once.
-They only exchanged once.
He pitches outside.
-A fly ball.
-Behind you!
-The right fielder is waiting.
-Okay.
He manages to catch the ball. One out.
Nice!
HE FORCES A FLY BALL!
Seon Ji-seung, batter eight, is up next.
He has one hit for today.
HE HITS!
-All right!
-A ground ball.
Shortstop fails to catch it!
A runner on first with one out.
INHA STARTS COUNTERATTACKING AGAIN
-Ji-seung!
-Let's do it!
-Hey, come on!
-Let's push forward!
Ji-seung!
What a great hit.
It was a difficult curve to hit.
It curved down well far from him.
What a great hit.
Come on!
Seung-jun seems like he has no strength.
Ju-won!
(HE'S A LEFT-HANDED HITTER)
Okay.
We'll change after two outs.
He's a pinch hitter.
He's going to play the pinch hitter.
Kim Hwan-hee is the pinch hitter.
If the runner gets on a base
when it's a two-run difference,
they start to worry about home runs.
A DECENT HIT AND MAKE THE SCORE EVEN
All right.
It's a ground ball.
-Catch it!
-He fields it.
Out on second base.
But first base is safe.
-Good job.
-Nice.
That was good.
Chi Seok-hoon waves his hand
and answers back.
Manager Lee decides
to switch Seung-jun out.
He changes pitchers.
-Good work.
-Yes, sir.
-Is your shoulder okay?
-Yes, sir.
I got warmed up a bit too late.
Number 15, Oh Ju-won!
The runner will attempt to steal.
-All right.
-Please be aware.
-Runner one first, two outs.
-Yes, sir.
You worry too much lately.
I do worry. I'm worried because of you.
-Let's do this.
-All right.
This part of the game is
the most important where Ju-won entered.
-Right.
-Yes.
A runner on first with two outs.
Oh Ju-won must wrap up the inning
without a hitch.
The score is four to two.
This is the crux of the game.
Good luck!
Oh Ju-won is against Jung Hyeon-seung.
-Strike!
-He looks at the first.
It's a strike toward the top left.
-Nice!
-Good pitching!
That was the highest velocity
I've seen him throw.
SO TRUSTWORTHY
Ju-won's pitches look good today.
-You can do it!
-You can do it!
HE HITS!
-A fly ball.
-Behind you!
The right fielder runs back again!
-What just happened?
-Is that gone?
Please go over!
THIS IS AN EASY CATCH!
Hey, what's going on?
The right fielder runs back again!
He fails to catch it!
-Yes!
-Insane!
-Run!
-Come on!
The first baserunner goes through third.
The hitter also goes to third.
Throw it back home!
And he safely comes home.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Yes!
THEY ARE THRILLED
JUNG HYEON-SEUNG HITS AN RBI TRIPLE
What's going on here?
THEIR BRAIN STOPS FUNCTIONING
An RBI triple. The score is four to three.
The third baserunner
can make the game even.
UNFORTUNATELY, THE RUNNER
WHO MAY EVEN OUT THE GAME IS ON 3RD
Gosh, that one was big.
Darn it.
-How did he start off?
-Well…
Moon-ho came forward a bit,
hesitated, and ran back.
This was just an ordinary fly ball.
But Kim Moon-ho made a poor decision
on where it was traveling.
He changed course in the middle.
The ball hits Moon-ho's gloves
and bounces off.
That was a disappointing play.
The score is now four to three.
-Let's take it slow. Take deep breaths.
-Okay.
-Two outs.
-We have to defend this time!
The momentum of the game shifted rapidly!
A RAPID SHIFT OF THE MOMENTUM
Pitchers must keep
their focus in this situation.
The game is not over just yet.
We can't let them score.
-We can't.
-You have a lot of pitches left.
Stay focused, all right?
IF THE 3RD BASERUNNER COMES HOME,
IT WILL BECOME A TIE
Seo Dong-wook on first
and Chi Seok-hoon are super focused.
-Strike!
-He pitches outside. It's a strike.
-Nice!
-All right!
-That was sick.
-Good pitching!
Let's go for one more run. Stay focused.
Please, just one more run.
Go for a line drive.
A HIT WILL RESULT IN A TIE
ONE MORE OUT LEFT
UNTIL THE INNING ENDS
-You can do it!
-You can do it!
It skips off the bat.
-Yes!
-No.
SO CLOSE
Into foul territory. Two strikes.
A favorable count for him.
What he needs to do right now
is his weakest point according to him.
He pitches into the zone
when he should be throwing a ball.
He must pitch a ball. No matter what.
A runner on third.
A RUNNER ON 3RD WITH 2 OUTS
What he needs now
are caution and perfection.
The count is one and two.
In the front. Stop.
Go!
-Darn it!
-My goodness.
It bounces outside!
-Lee Hong-ku blocks the ball.
-This is the best.
-Good.
-This is…
fN THEIR HEART SKIPS A BEAT
Hey, Hong-ku!
Great job!
Nice blocking.
Crisis averted.
Nice!
HE WAILS IN DISAPPOINTMENT
How did he block that?
He immediately jumped to the left
and tilted the opposite way
-in order to block that.
-Right.
He can just go for a fastball now.
We need full-power pitching from him.
The score is four to three.
A runner on third.
HE HITS!
He makes contact! A fly ball.
The left fielder runs for it.
Jung Eui-yoon moves and catches the ball.
Nice. What a relief.
Gosh, I get worried every time
a fly ball goes into the outfield.
Stop losing your focus! Concentrate!
The inning ends here.
The Monsters allowed Inha
to almost catch up with them!
The score is four to three.
It's now the eighth.
I couldn't see the fly ball.
It feels like we're losing.
-We can do this!
-Okay.
-Come here.
-Focus!
-Score a run!
-Just one run!
Let's squeeze one run out.
All right. Moon-ho, hit a homer for us.
BOTTOM OF THE 8TH INNING
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Im Ju-bin takes the mound.
He's apparently the hidden card,
the ace of Inha.
His highest velocity is 145km/h.
On A Clean Sweep, his ERA is at 1,93.
Let's shut this inning out
and turn this game around!
Because they are almost caught up,
Im Ju-bin must pitch…
He needs to pitch perfectly right now.
-Of course.
-Yes.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
Okay, let's do this.
Inha University has no other choice
but to depend on Im Ju-bin's shoulders.
On the other hand, CK Monsters will
start with batter one,
then it's Kim Moon-ho and Park Yong-taek.
They need to score at least one point
for us to watch the ninth inning
with at least a little peace.
Hit it hard at the front.
Don't let it fly.
It's Jeong Keun-woo,
who's yet to make a hit today.
Do your best.
-Go, Keun-woo!
-You can do this!
It's a grounder. The pitcher catches.
To the first base.
Out at the first base. One out.
FIRST PITCH, GROUNDER
HE EASILY LET THEM HAVE AN OUT
THE MONSTERS' LINEUP TURNED COLD
AFTER DONG-WOOK'S DOUBLE
This is bad.
I can't see his pitches.
I can't see the ball at all.
Shall I call Manager Kim Sung-keun?
Darn it.
Get ready for extra batting practice.
(BANGING)
More. Do some more.
Man.
Kim Moon-ho is next at bat.
His defense could've been better.
HE MADE THE PRETEXT FOR THE CHASE
That's why they're
only one point ahead today.
Moon-ho, if you don't hit this time,
you'll be found dead.
Will he make up for this as a batter?
I MUST GO OUT TO STAY ALIVE
He hits. It's a foul.
GLARES
You're doing well.
Play to your advantage.
IM JU-BIN THROWS AGGRESSIVE PITCHES
2ND PITCH
ALSO A STRIKE
Nice pitches.
MOON-HO IS QUICKLY FACED
WITH 2 STRIKES
Moon-ho, just go out.
-Hit a home run.
-Moon-ho.
WILL HE GO OUT OR HIT A HOME RUN
AND MAKE UP FOR DEFENSE?
The Monsters cannot relax with this lead.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
BREAKING BALL
-Strikeout.
-He swings and misses. Strikeout.
Kim Moon-ho goes out after Jeong Keun-woo.
GOOD GRIEF, MOON-HO…
Ju-bin pitches well today.
IM JU-BIN QUICKLY PUTS 2 BATTERS OUT
You missed it, right?
Man, I missed it.
The Monsters must win.
They quickly arrive at two outs,
and Captain Park Yong-taek is at bat.
SHOW US, LAVA TAEK…
He finally made a hit today after a while.
HE WENT OUT TWICE
He hits.
-Goodness.
-Go out, fielders!
He hits. It flies out,
then the first baseman
slides and catches the ball.
Three outs.
3 OUTS AFTER 3 BATTERS
THE TABLES HAVE TURNED!
It's the ninth inning of hope.
Let's turn it around.
The inning ends after three batters.
The game heads to the top of the ninth.
The last one. Moon-ho.
You have to get them.
My legs are shaking.
You have to dive every time.
I trust you.
It's the last inning.
We have to stop them.
Why is baseball such a big deal?
It's killing me.
-You're all I got. No one else.
-Yes.
I got nobody after you.
Three outs left.
The Monsters are used to losing now,
so they need a victory
to turn the flow around.
And to keep this victory,
Rhee Dae-eun is up as the closing pitcher.
We're about to wrap up,
so Rhee Dae-eun must pitch
strongly yet cautiously.
The outfielders may scramble through
when batters hit a fly.
THE WIND BLOWS HARDER
It's really windy.
THE WIND BLOWS HARDER
AS THE SUN SETS
-It's too windy. Look.
-Toward the left.
THE WIND ADDS DANGER
Let's stop them, Dae-eun.
The real closer.
You have to stop them.
Let's score.
Let's score one.
I always thought Rhee Dae-eun was
the closing pitcher for CK Monsters,
so I know he'll stop them
and end the game
with us one ahead or in a tie.
Go out and hit one.
Go out and hit a home run.
Three, four, and five.
Three, four, and five are ahead.
THE CLEAN-UP TRIO IS UP
They must stop them
from scoring one point to win today.
Four to three, one point difference.
The top of the ninth begins.
Batter three, Kim Cheong-yong is up.
Take it to the bottom of the ninth.
LET'S WIN FROM BEHIND
Don't rush into hitting.
The first batter.
He must watch his first pitch.
The first pitch is quite important.
-First pitch, strike.
-Strike!
FASTBALL
STRIKE
Nice pitch, Dae-eun.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Second pitch. It's 142,8km/h.
Nice.
DAE-EUN INCREASES THE PITCH SPEED
It's high.
IT'S EASY TO HIT
IT'S HIGH!
His pitches are a little high.
In this windy situation,
things can be dangerous if they hit a fly.
I see.
Batter three, Kim Cheong-yong,
watched two pitches.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
It flies out.
His speed continues to rise to 144,2km/h.
Rhee Dae-eun pitched
three four-seam fastballs.
It'll be nice if he pitches
a splitter at the end.
-Yes.
-Let's leave it to Rhee Dae-eun.
He'll throw a breaking ball.
Look out for a breaking ball.
WATCH FOR A SPLITTER
It'll drop.
WILL HE PITCH HIS MAIN WEAPON,
A SPLITTER?
We need a strike.
WHAT WILL DAE-EUN DO?
IT'S A SPLITTER
STRIKEOUT
It's a splitter.
Swings and misses, strikeout.
-Slowly.
-Lee Hong-ku throws to first.
And he's out.
Okay!
Good!
YES, THAT'S IT
Just as you mentioned,
the splitter works perfectly.
He didn't get too ambitious.
He struck him out with a perfect splitter.
WE KNEW WHAT WAS COMING,
YET WE LOST…
One out.
Two outs to go.
Batter four, Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
We're still at one out.
One point difference.
Hit and go out.
Park Min-hyeong is a good hitter,
so he must pitch cautiously.
DAE-EUN MUST PITCH
AGAINST HIM CAUTIOUSLY
First pitch. Low on the outside, a ball.
Just go out!
Hit it and go out!
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Rhee Dae-eun is up on the mound
to earn a save.
On the outside, two balls.
DAE-EUN PITCHES CAUTIOUSLY
PARK MIN-HYEONG
PICKS OUT THE PITCH CAREFULLY
Just hit one.
You're in luck today.
THINKING…
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
The third one is high too.
That became a ball?
Three balls.
OKAY, GOOD!
Okay!
NOT FOUR BALLS!
HE NEEDS TO PITCH A STRIKE NOW
Three balls. He needs a strike.
He throws a strike into the glove.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Min-hyeong, hit it with confidence.
GO FOR A LONG HIT
Get him.
-Dae-eun.
-Let's go.
The batter must think
the pitch will fall into the zone.
You're right.
The batter will put in a lot of strength,
and he'll swing hard.
The line. Block his long hit.
BLOCK A LONG HIT
Three and one.
The fight began with three balls.
Batter three, Park Min-hyeong.
HE HITS!
The ball flies up high in the outfield.
The shortstop runs.
This is tough. He needs to go further.
Behind you.
-Run!
-The wind!
-Run!
-Run!
The ball flies up high in the outfield.
The shortstop runs.
-The shortstop is there.
-More.
He catches.
IT WAS TOUGH,
BUT 2 OUTS
WHAT A HUGE RELIEF
-The wind…
-Okay.
pushed the ball 10m back
compared to the first anticipation.
It was a tough one in the wind,
but Park Seung-hwan
manages to make a big impact.
One out to go.
CK Monsters must stay focused
until the end.
ONLY 1 OUT LEFT
DAE-EUN, YOU HAVE MY TRUST…
Keep this going!
NEXT UP, BATTER 5, KIM SEO-WON
He must make a careful approach.
He's a batter with great technique.
First pitch. Swing decision.
It wasn't a swing.
SADLY, THE FIRST PITCH BECAME A BALL
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
BREAKING BALL, STRIKE
Nice pitch.
-Nice one.
-Good job.
Rhee Dae-eun's mouth is shut.
The third pitch.
It goes far.
A fastball of 143km/h.
Kim Seo-won is
waiting for a high four-seam fastball
or a high breaking ball.
Why? Because that's a home run pitch.
So just stay away
from pitching in that area.
I'M WAITING FOR A HIGH PITCH
It goes far. Three balls, one strike.
No.
DAE-EUN FACES
ANOTHER UNFAVORABLE COUNT
BUT THEY MUST TRUST DAE-EUN
It's okay!
Let's go.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
It's time for Rhee Dae-eun to pitch
a two-seam fastball outside.
The battle between the batter
and the pitcher.
Rhee Dae-eun throws a strike
on the outside.
OKAY!
Let's go!
THE COUNT IS FULL ON THE SCOREBOARD
9TH INNING, 2 OUTS, FULL COUNT
ONE LAST PITCH WILL DECIDE
THERE IS NOT OTHER PITCH
Don't get too stiff.
THIS IS IMPORTANT, DAE-EUN…
This is important.
Just throw a quick two-seam fastball
into the same zone.
It's more dangerous to overdo it
and try a four-seam fastball.
Two-seam may throw the batter off.
BUT DAE-EUN CHOOSES
A FOUR-SEAM FASTBALL
I chose the four-seam fastball,
thinking I should
win against him by power.
It's a full-count match.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
The final count of today's match.
-Okay.
-Swings and misses, strikeout!
DAE-EUN ENDS WITH A FASTBALL
THAT'S DAE-EUN
HE OWNED THE GAME!
SO CLOSE
The fastball at 141,5km/h
puts an end to today's game.
-Nice.
-The Monsters take the victory
in the third match
against Inha University.
-Nine wins to go.
-Hey, nice!
-Hey!
-Nine wins.
-Nice job.
-Great game.
-Great game.
-That was tough.
Yes, my heart was about to burst.
A perfect save.
I don't think I'll live long.
-My head hurts.
-My heart dropped.
-Nice job!
-Nice.
We couldn't lose today's game.
Yoo Hee-kwan's good pitching,
Lee Hong-ku, Lee Taek-keun,
and Seo Dong-wook scored
four points and helped us win.
Today's game made me feel
simply great.
And even in the tough situation
in the ninth inning,
Rhee Dae-eun managed to strike out three.
It felt like I was playing
in the professional league today.
The eighth and ninth innings
were very thrilling.
It's a shame for us, really.
If we get another chance next year,
we'd like to try again.
I want to thank the Monsters
for playing with all their might,
and the players of Inha University
who tried hard to the end.
-Inha University.
-Monsters.
-Go!
-Go!
CK MONSTERS VS INHA UNIVERSITY
It's definitely great to win.
Hong-ku will get two stars.
Dong-wook, nice hit today.
It's been so long.
CK Monsters was founded in March.
We played exactly 20 games,
and we won our 15th win today!
THE MONSTERS WIN 15 GAMES
-So cool.
-Fifteen wins.
It's already been 20 games?
You played 20 games
with 15 wins, 5 losses,
and your win percentage is 0,750.
We had a tiny mistake today,
but it was a thrilling match
with just one point difference.
I was reminded of my professional days
as I played many games like these.
I'm feeling great.
All right.
NICE VICTORY
We have two players
who played with us for the first time.
THE 2 PART-TIMERS
LAUGHTER BUTTON ON
Why is it funny to see them?
You're right on.
Even during our tryout,
we couldn't go on
because we kept laughing.
I loved the introduction.
He loved the introduction.
I was very focused today,
and I got ahead of myself.
I wanted to do well,
so I tried a little too hard.
-I could've done better.
-What?
My performance today.
We think so too.
A LOUD LAUGHTER
Don't you ask them for a talk
after the shoot when they do well?
Well, that's unnecessary.
NO TALK NEEDED
No talk is necessary.
GOOD GAME, SEOK-HOON…
Next, defense…
SEOK-HOON'S DEFENSE WAS A BIT…
Defense…
FLUSTERED…
The general manager is right on.
When the ball first flew off…
He stood in the way of the shortstop.
-One, blocking the shortstop.
-Yes.
-Then avoiding one.
-He did. Creating a single.
How did you feel about those mistakes?
I thought, "Oh no."
DUMBFOUNDED
If I can explain,
-I wasn't familiar with the ground.
-Okay.
The ball flew faster than I thought.
After that, I got used to it
and took care of everything else.
So I think I'm right. What I said.
What?
WHO ON EARTH IS THIS GUY?
The main writer was thrilled,
amazed at how funny he was.
A NEW TV SHOW STAR
Nobody said anything.
Seok-hoon, you did it.
-Also, Park Seung-hwan.
-Yes.
First off, I'm glad that the team won.
I hope I was able to help out
at least a little in today's game.
Seung-hwan, let's have a talk after.
(JOY, SADNESS)
He's getting called.
Masan's Nichkhun.
DROPS HEAD OUT OF EMBARRASSMENT
Okay.
Let me announce today's MVP.
ANNOUNCING TODAY'S MVP
Gosh, he won't even
mention the candidates.
The MVP is…
Right away? No candidates?
It's a close situation.
So I'd like to ask Manager Lee
to pick the MVP today.
GIVING UP THE RESPONSIBILITY (?)
-This is tough.
-It's hard.
Goodness.
STANDS UP (?)
The catcher does dirty work.
-How many do you have?
-Three.
Three?
MANAGER YUOP CHECKS THE STARS
(I GOT NONE)
Won-sam, why you?
Exactly.
-Dae-eun has none.
-Dae-eun.
No, I don't want it that way.
Okay, don't worry.
DROPS HEAD
I won't give it to you.
Here's today.
When I did the interview
with the director before the game,
I said we'll take the lead
if we score the first point.
However, if we let them score first,
the game will be tough for us.
Hee-kwan didn't lose the first point.
Then Hong-ku hit a home run
and scored first.
So although every single player
-did their best today,
-Yes.
but the MVP of the third match
against Inha University is…
PITCHED 7 INNINGS, LOST 2 POINTS,
STARTING PITCHER, YOO HEE-HWAN?
THE HOME RUN HITTER,
CATCHER LEE HONG-KU?
The home runner, Lee Hong-ku.
TODAY'S MVP, LEE HONG-KU
GREAT JOB, HONG-KU
Lee Hong-ku!
THIS GUY FAILS TO BE THE MVP…
Hee-kwan, I told you to pitch to the end.
…TWICE IN A ROW
THE UNBREAKABLE WALL
BETWEEN THE PITCHER AND THE BATTER
THE SAD PITCHER DAD (?)
DOESN'T CARE
HE'S JUST TOUCHED (?)
Hong-ku, good swing.
Thank you.
Great job, Hong-ku.
Hong-ku has two stars now.
-Two stars.
-Thank you.
THE MVP AND THE REGULAR MEMBER
ARE BOTH ENVIOUS
First off, it's great to be the MVP.
We needed to win this game,
so it was great to lead the game
with a home run.
And I lost my position
as a catcher to Joon-ho,
but I did my best today
to take up my position without him.
I think that's how I got
this great result.
I think my seniors' and my wish
to win this game today
helped us reach this victory.
Thank you.
THE RETURN OF THE MAIN CATCHER,
LEE HONG-KU
NICE, HONG-KU
I'm taking the stuffed animals.
Hee-kwan couldn't be the MVP
after pitching 6 innings and losing 1
and after pitching 7 innings and losing 2.
That's how high
our expectation is for our ace.
That's how we'll wrap this up.
I don't think it'll be on TV.
Right. Great pitching, Hee-kwan.
Good work.
Let me announce your next match.
We just played 20 games.
As I announced last time,
it's an away game
at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan.
Our opponent is the winner
of the last national championship,
Busan High School.
BUSAN HIGH SCHOOL
A MATCH AGAINST JUNIORS
Man, my alma mater?
Keun-woo, teach a lesson.
They're just kids.
I'll get them.
Let me announce the game after that one.
His confidence says it's a tough team.
Right.
We'll play in Changwon
against the reserve team of NC Dinos.
The reserve team of NC Dinos.
WHAT DID HE JUST SAY?
The reserve team of NC Dinos.
-What?
-This is wrong.
-Come on.
-Are you kidding me?
-Let's go. This is wrong.
-I'm not playing.
Cut it out. What is this?
You don't want us to go to Okinawa.
Really? Is this a spy cam prank?
Why are these pros participating?
COMPLETELY FURIOUS (?)
What are they doing?
It wasn't our request.
NC Dinos called us.
You can turn it down.
Why do you accept all these calls?
Just refuse to talk.
I thought we should test and see
what our limit is.
You already saw it. Good grief.
-How can we do that?
-You saw it. Again?
We're finally playing
against a professional team.
Man, we're really doing this?
We're playing two games
against the reserve team
of NC Dinos as well.
Can't we just play once?
He doesn't want to go to Okinawa.
-Let's play once as an experience.
-He won't go.
Okinawa is just nine wins
and one loss away.
I'm not going. No.
Is he telling us to go or not?
I'll pay my own way.
We're a team made
to strive to be the best.
Isn't that so?
Then tell them not to steal any bases.
No stealing, no breaking balls.
-Right, no breaking balls.
-No.
And just three pitchers. Just three.
In that case, can they bring
the same number of players
as we have?
We're 18, so they need to be 18 too.
-You're right about that.
-Yes.
But if we go with 18,
we can't have Chi Seok-hoon with us.
Isn't it better to reduce their number?
WE CAN'T USE HIM ANYWAY(?)
CORRECT(?)
-I'm sorry.
-Look at his face.
Look.
Hee-kwan, Soo-chang
and Won-sam aren't laughing.
(DOWN, LOOKING AWAY)
First off, NC comes second.
We have to win against Busan High first.
If you lose even one match,
you can say goodbye to Okinawa.
Also, Chi Seok-hoon and Park Seung-hwan.
You'll see next week
if they joined us or not.
The viewers will find out then.
Then can we wrap it up first?
Of course.
We may not see them again.
Well, sure. How was it?
First, thank you for this great memory.
A FAREWELL SPEECH (?)
He's getting conscious.
TOUCHED AND BOWS(?)
He's already given up.
He knows what's coming.
Are you serious?
We're always serious. Nothing is fake.
-I had a lot of fun.
-I see.
I was the most worried
that I may cause damage to the team.
It wasn't great for me,
but I'm glad the team won.
I had a lot of fun.
Thank you for giving me
such a great opportunity.
I'd love to come back as allowed.
Yes, I see.
GREAT JOB
-Manager Lee, how were they?
-Yes.
I had fun.
FIRM
BITTER…
He's cold.
Great job today.
Let's gather around, then go.
Good work.
-Great job.
-Great job.
If I can have another chance,
I know I'll play better than today.
Can you play better next time?
Of course.
I was a bit nervous,
as if I'm getting chased.
Goodness.
I hope to see you both.
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
Look forward to four consecutive games.
But NC, really?
How can we win against NC?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
20 GAMES 15 WINS 5 LOSSES
WIN PERCENTAGE .750
A COOKIE VIDEO FROM THE FUTURE
Do you give massages?
Soo-chang comes often.
-He already has bad shoulders.
-Right.
How's his condition?
-His shoulder…
-Just get him.
Soo-chang.
The manager wants to see you.
The manager wants to see you.
SIGH…
-Do I need my microphone?
-Yes.
-Of course.
-Things finally make sense.
We were too relaxed while playing.
You need more difficulty.
Gosh.
NERVOUS, ANXIOUS, WORRIED,
TROUBLED, COMPLICATED, DOWN
Soo-chang, it's not that you're just bad.
It's because you don't try.
You and your mouth.
TRUDGING
(SHOULD I JUST GO HOME?)
Come in.
Yes.
I've played catch with him,
-and his muscle gets pinched.
-Sit.
So he's conscious of throwing.
Others, like Seong-hoon, are fine.
You need to share these quickly.
-Yes, sir.
-Okay?
MANAGER SUNG-KEUN
(DON'T GO…)
Where does it hurt?
-Sorry?
-Where does it hurt?
I had bad shoulders.
Shoulders. Before this?
They turned bad in my final year,
then they relapsed
after I started this program.
When you throw from the top,
you try to throw fast.
-Yes.
-That's why you have no control.
You should focus on the rotation,
but it's bad when you go for speed.
I get ambitious and try to throw harder.
-It's the same even if you get ambitious.
-Yes, sir.
That's why I only heard you shout.
NO SPEED
You go, "Back!"
But the ball is still here.
Sidearms are tough
because of lack of practice,
but you had better control.
-Yes.
-Right.
If nothing works, use your left.
LEFT-HANDED STARTING TODAY!
(EAVESDROPPING)
LAUGHING
What is it?
He even practices underhand.
No, it's better to go with the left.
NOPE, LEFT IS BETTER
-Okay?
-Yes.
OKAY! THE MEETING ENDS
-Okay.
-Yes, I'll show you.
Sure.
DIRECTOR JANG: WHAT WILL YOU SHOW?
I don't want to see it.
-We listened to everything.
-How?
"If nothing works, use your left."
Gosh, I'll have to do it.
I'll show you.
CITY OF BASEBALL, BUSAN
IT'S ALMOST TIME TO SAY GOODBYE…
Well, it's a great shame.
I wanted to have more fun
with Manager Lee.
He was the best manager of my life.
Hey, man.
I'll try not to show that it's the end
and do my best as always.
MANAGER YUOP'S LAST GAME
WITH THE MONSTERS
MANAGER YUOP'S FINAL GAME
THE MONSTERS ARE MORE SERIOUS THAN EVER
COMPLETE DEFENSE FOR VICTORY
GOOD
He slides into the third.
THE MONSTERS PUT UP A FIGHT TO WIN
What will he throw?
BUT BUSAN HIGH ISN'T AN EASY TEAM
WHAT A SHAME
BUSAN HIGH'S PLAY
TURNS THE TABLES AROUND
ANOTHER HIT!
BUSAN HIGH WON'T GIVE UP THE LEAD
THE MONSTERS WAVER
WITH BUSAN HIGH'S ATTACKS
THIS ISN'T EASY
HEY! THIS IS BUSAN!
WE ABSOLUTELY CANNOT LOSE
A CHANCE CAME TO THE MONSTERS AT LAST
It's flying up! It's going far!
The ball flies into the night sky!
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon
MONSTERS VS INHA UNIVERSITY
10 TO 0
NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE'LL CRUSH THEM
IT'S BORING
THEY ALWAYS SAY THE SAME THING
THEY ALWAYS SAY THEY'LL WIN 10 TO 0
BUT THEY ALL LOSE
THEY THOUGHT
INHA UNIVERSITY WOULD BE EASY
He hits it out.
Right fielder tries to dive and catch.
To home plate!
-The runner was faster!
-Safe!
-He hits. Center-right!
-Please.
-Jeez.
-Go.
DEFEAT CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS
For the first time,
CK Monsters has a losing streak.
THE FIRST DISHONORABLE
LOSING STREAK OF THE SEASON
THEY LOST THE 1ST MATCH
2ND MATCH
MONSTERS VS INHA UNIVERSITY
It's a real war from today.
We'll win by all means.
NO MORE DEFEATS
Let's go, Hee-kwan.
He hits the first pitch.
The pitcher catches it.
From second to first base.
The course is ambiguous.
THEIR VICTORY DNA IS REVIVED
He hits.
A sharp hit goes over the fence!
THEY WIN THE 2ND MATCH
THE GAME ISN'T OVER YET
I HATE LOSING
I'M ANGRY AND FURIOUS
WE'LL COME PREPARED FOR THE 3RD MATCH
AND MAKE SURE WE PLAY TO WIN
WE'LL WIN
WE'LL HAVE TO WIN
THE INEVITABLE FINAL MATCH
TO PROVE WHO IS THE BEST TEAM
VS INHA UNIVERSITY
A CHILLY FALL MORNING
This place is quite familiar.
It's Keun-woo's favorite baseball field.
So many players are missing today.
Jeez. It's moved over.
I see.
We started with this many people at first.
Yes. Right.
We had four pitchers only. It was mad.
We didn't know then.
We all thought we could do it.
-Jeez.
-What? We're doing well.
We technically only have four pitchers.
EXCLUDING SHIM SOO-CHANG AND JANG WON-SAM
Tell him to give back half of his salary.
THE MONSTERS ARE HAPPY AS USUAL…
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Seok-hoon.
Seok-hoon, this is your seat. Wake up.
Okay.
PART-TIMER SEOK-HOON IS HERE TOO
Hello.
HE'S NERVOUS FROM THE START…
Seok-hoon, did you practice?
Yes, I practiced a lot.
Your eyes…
You said you practiced a lot,
but if we lose, you're dead.
Can you find a helmet that fits Seok-hoon?
Is it your head or your face that's big?
-I have a big head.
-Seok-hoon.
We might not have a helmet that fits you.
We don't have one.
His head is 62cm or something.
His head is 62cm?
I'm serious.
It's not.
-Is it 60cm?
-Is your head 60cm?
-It's 60cm.
-Is it?
-It's 59cm.
-Why does it keep going down?
It's 59cm. I'm serious.
Seok-hoon, try my cap on. See if it fits.
-Try it.
-Put it on.
-Put it on your head.
-Just like that.
Are you a mascot?
Try to wear it properly.
I was wearing it.
One of the managers
wore his hat like that.
His head is twice as big as Soo-chang's.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Did you have a good week off?
-Yes, sir.
-Good.
We'll have a third match
with Inha University.
It's the last game with them
whether we win or lose.
So I hope we win today
and say goodbye with a smile.
As you know, we're in trouble today.
The three young players,
Yoon Jun-ho, Ryu Hyun-in,
and Choi Soo-hyun
are absent today,
as well as Jeong Seong-hoon
the genius hitter.
I think today's match
with Inha University will be a crisis.
I hope we can turn this crisis
into an opportunity.
-Seok-hoon.
-Yes, sir.
(SURPRISED)
You look tired today.
-Do you always look tired?
-Yes.
He sends the production crew
videos every day.
Why? What's the reason?
They asked me to send them
my practice videos.
Why won't you send them to me?
-He doesn't know your number.
-I'm sorry.
He doesn't have your number.
I got the videos from Taek-keun.
I GOT THEM FROM TAEK-KEUN
SEOK-HOON PRACTICED EVERY DAY
FOR TODAY'S GAME
(CLUMSY)
HE PRACTICES ALONE PASSIONATELY
-Are you feeling confident?
-Yes.
How do you feel?
I feel a little nervous.
But I like it
because I haven't felt nervous in a while.
-You like it?
-Yes.
Give it a try then.
HALF-THREATENING
Okay.
Since so many players are absent,
I brought you a big gift.
Here he is!
Hello.
-Who is it?
-Please introduce yourself.
Hello.
I graduated from Baemyeong High School
and U1 University.
I'm a shortstop with the Gapyeong Whales.
I'm Park Seung-hwan. Nice to meet you.
GAPYEONG WHALES SHORTSTOP, PARK SEUNG-HWAN
Hello.
30 MINUTES AGO, MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEETING THE SECOND PART-TIMER
-Seung-hwan.
-Yes.
What's your batting order?
Usually, it's one, two,
three, four, or five.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
DISTRUSTFUL
-Do you know Choi Soo-hyun?
-Yes.
I remember when he first joined our team.
He said he rarely got struck out.
But he was struck out the first time.
I'll prove myself on the field.
Please do that.
Please.
Some players couldn't keep their word.
I hope you do. Good luck.
Let's go.
Seung-hwan's specialty is defense.
He's good at throwing balls
and stealing bases.
ASTONISHED
Didn't Soo-hyun say that before?
-I think Soo-hyun said that too.
-Five, two.
Do you know he got the yips here?
DO YOU KNOW
SOO-HYUN GOT THE YIPS HERE?
He said he could play better
than Soo-hyun.
-Nice.
-Great.
-Are you sure?
-I am.
Nice.
I'll do my best on the baseball field.
Thank you.
ENTHUSIASTIC
I'll announce the starting lineup.
Batter one.
Second baseman. Jeong Keun-woo.
-Batter two. Right fielder. Kim Moon-ho.
-Yes. sir.
Batter three. DH. Park Yong-taek.
Yes, sir.
For how long? How long are you going to…
How long do we need to put up with him?
For how long?
Please help me, Yong-taek.
Yes, sir.
(POLITE)
Yong-taek became very polite.
Before he sat like this.
-I was like this at first.
-Yes.
Now he sits like this.
I really hope you do well today.
Batter four. Left fielder. Jung Eui-yoon.
Yes, sir.
Batter five.
Center fielder. Lee Taek-keun.
-Batter six. Catcher. Lee Hong-ku.
-Yes, sir.
-Batter seven. Shortstop. Park Seung-hwan.
-Yes, sir.
Look at you. Batter seven.
Seok-hoon, why are you frowning?
Why do you look upset suddenly?
He can't hide it.
-Will Seok-hoon bat?
-Yes.
You never know.
Batter eight.
First baseman. Seo Dong-wook.
-Thank you.
-Good luck.
Batter nine. Third baseman. Chi Seok-hoon.
Yes, sir.
-Seok-hoon.
-Good luck.
-You don't look happy.
-I am happy.
-Are you?
-Yes.
-Is that your happy face?
-Yes, sir.
It's an important game.
Our most trustworthy pitcher
will be the starter.
Today's starter is Yoo Hee-kwan.
TRUSTWORTHY STARTER YOO HEE-KWAN
Today's game is our 20th game.
We have 14 wins and 5 losses.
I feel like we have been playing
with a little bit of arrogance recently.
We can get on a plane
if we win 10 out of 11 remaining games.
And we can meet again wearing this uniform
if we win seven games and lose four.
Please keep that in mind when you play.
I was angry and distressed.
I was disappointed with myself.
I gritted my teeth and practiced.
We'll crush them
more explicitly than in the first match.
RELENTLESS PRACTICE TO WIN 3RD MATCH
Okay!
INHA UNIVERSITY PRACTICED
TO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
We'll go all out today.
We want to win desperately.
We want to show them
how strong Korean college baseball is,
especially Inha University.
WE WANT TO SHOW THEM
The Monsters have become used to losing.
They need to change things up.
Hello, everyone.
Today's game is the third match
between Inha University and CK Monsters.
Commentator Kim Sun-woo is here.
-Hello.
-Hello.
If the Monsters lose today,
their winning rate will be .700.
Recently they've become used to losing,
so they must change their mood.
They're playing Inha University,
-so today is a crisis.
-Yes.
We'll play every game
as if it's our last game.
So I can't imagine us losing.
Third match will be an all-out war.
We'll win no matter what.
-Let's go!
-Yes!
THEY SOUND FIERCE
-Let's go!
-Yes!
Let's crush them.
We have to win every game.
Let's set our hearts on this.
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
LET'S HAVE A CLEAN SWEEP!
Something big is coming!
Get serious, guys.
Here is Inha's lineup.
Batter one, Jung Hyeon-seung.
Batter two, Kwon Min-hyeok.
Batter three, Kim Cheong-yong.
Batter four, Park Min-hyeong.
Batter five, Kim Seo-won.
Batter six, Hwang Seong-ho.
Batter seven, Park Min-su.
Batter eight, Seon Ji-seung.
Batter nine, Jung Chang-dae.
The Monsters' defense position.
Outfielders are Jung Eui-yoon,
Lee Taek-keun, and Kim Moon-ho.
Infielders are Chi Seok-hoon,
Park Seung-hwan,
Jeong Keun-woo, and Seo Dong-wook.
Yoo Hee-kwan
and Lee Hong-ku are today's battery.
TOP OF THE 1ST INNING
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
Play ball!
-Let's go!
-Let's go!
All three young players are absent today.
So they brought
Park Seung-hwan of Gapyeong Whales
to play for the Monsters today.
They also brought Chi Seok-hoon
who used to play for NC Dinos
as a part-timer.
It's important how these two will play
as third baseman and shortstop.
Both of these players
are given very crucial positions.
I'm curious to see
how well they'll play
when Hee-kwan induced ground balls.
That's right.
The pitcher with the most wins,
Yoo Hee-kwan, has an ERA of 2,13
in 55 innings,
and he's after another win.
If they lose today,
the win percentage will be .700.
If they win, it'll be .750.
So they'll be comfortable
in preparing for the next ten games.
Let's do it!
WE TRUST YOU, ACE
Be serious.
Batter one Jung Hyeon-seung is at bat.
THE PART-TIMERS ARE
EXTREMELY NERVOUS
First pitch.
Hey!
THE GAME'S MOMENTUM
DEPENDS ON THE FIRST PITCH
HE HITS!
He hits the first pitch.
Second baseman catches the ground ball.
Jeong Keun-woo throws it to first base.
He gets the first out
of the inning with one ball.
-Nice one.
-Keun-woo!
-Hey.
-Let's go!
That was clean.
Finish with 27.
It's too slow.
-College players throw fast pitches.
-Yes.
-But he's against a small city car.
-Yes.
Yes.
The Monsters need to keep up the momentum
of taking the batters out quickly.
It's Kwon Min-hyeok,
a Choongang High School graduate.
HE HITS!
It's up high.
Right and center fielders.
That's it.
PLEASE
-Moon-ho!
-It's windy.
Okay!
Right fielder
Kim Moon-ho moves to catch it.
Two outs.
-Okay.
-It didn't go there.
It's a crosswind. Okay.
Hee-kwan got two outs
with a ground ball and a fly ball.
While he had two outs,
the batters weren't able to time it right.
-It's a good sign.
-Right.
ONLY ONE OUT LEFT
Batter three Kim Cheong-yong is at bat.
He had four hits in nine at-bats.
It's a batting average of .444.
Kim Cheong-yong
-couldn't hit Hee-kwan's pitch last time.
-I see.
What I'm noticing today is,
when you look at the batter's box,
last time he stood further away
when Hee-kwan pitched,
-but today he's standing close.
-Right.
Hee-kwan targets outside more
when the batter is right-handed.
It looks like the batter
has prepared a lot,
so this match is very eye-catching.
HE HITS!
The outside pitch becomes a ground ball.
Chi Seok-hoon. Shortstop.
Park Seung-hwan catches it.
To first base. It's announced as safe.
Okay.
NICE, WE GOT ON BASE
I said there would be
a lot of short ground balls.
Seok-hoon came in too much.
Shortstop can't come in
because of Seok-hoon.
SEOK-HOON'S GREED CAUSED A DISASTER
Seok-hoon, it wasn't your ball.
If you look at this, it could've worked,
but Seok-hoon went after it to catch it.
He went too far,
so Seung-hwan couldn't dash.
I see.
Why did Seok-hoon go so far?
It went farther than I thought.
I was going to cut it off.
After two outs,
a runner got on base due to an error.
The first inning should've ended clean.
The inning isn't finished yet
for Hee-kwan.
Two outs. A runner on first base.
Batter four Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
This player is good
at balancing his lower body
and he's able to get
the timing of every ball.
That's right.
A runner on first base.
Batter four Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
Outside ball came in. It's a strike.
Hee-kwan aimed for the borderline.
NICE COMMAND
-It's good.
-Wasn't it full power?
Let's go.
Let's go.
Checking first base.
HE THREW QUICKLY,
BUT THE RUNNER IS SAFE
Not only is Hee-kwan pitching,
but he's also keeping
the first base runner in check.
Hong-ku is prepared
for the first base runner to steal a base.
Hee-kwan is good at checking the runner.
Okay.
HE FOOLED THE RUNNER!
No. He's caught.
NO…
-That's it.
-Checking first base.
He's caught.
He's tagged out on second base.
Hee-kwan's check got the runner out.
-Okay.
-All right.
-He got caught.
-That was easy.
-Nice.
-Hee-kwan could have wavered.
-Nice.
-However…
the starting pitcher
Yoo Hee-kwan is stable as usual.
He's really good at checking.
Here's one more thing.
The lead-off was too big.
Hee-kwan saw that and threw the ball.
Good job.
TRIUMPHANT
Well done.
Seok-hoon.
Why did you run so far?
I tried to get it,
but it kept going farther.
(DUMBFOUNDED)
I told Hee-kwan about it.
About what?
I told him to move back
because I'd cover the front.
I see. Good.
It's the bottom of the first inning.
CK Monsters are at bat.
Cho Jun-hyeok
is the starting pitcher today.
His ERA over 2 games is 2,25.
FOUR STRIKEOUTS
FIVE STRIKEOUTS
SEVEN STRIKEOUTS
HE'S TEASING US…
THE MONSTERS
COULDN'T GET OVER CHO JUN-HYEOK
Usually, their catcher is Park Chan-hui,
a fourth-year student.
But he has a test to join KBO.
So Seon Ji-seung,
a second-year student, is playing today.
2ND YEAR CATCHER SEON JI-SEUNG
He said he came here today
with his determination to win.
Ji-seung, you can do it.
SHOW THEM, JI-SEUNG
Batter one Jeong Keun-woo is at bat.
Let's go!
Let's score in the first inning!
In the first inning!
Jeez, it's windy in the outfield.
It's for a home run.
The wind is blowing toward the outfield.
THE WIND IS BLOWING HARDER
Keun-woo had two home runs
in this baseball field.
I remember that.
-Two consecutive home runs.
-He needs to do that today.
I'LL HAVE
TWO CONSECUTIVE HOME RUNS TODAY
HE HITS!
He hits. Shortstop catches it.
Hwang Seong-ho throws it to first base.
Keun-woo's ground ball is caught.
-One out.
-Jeez.
This is frustrating.
Cho Jun-hyeok got
the first hitter Jeong Keun-woo easily.
Batter two Kim Moon-ho is at bat.
He hasn't fulfilled
the minimum at-bats requirement.
But he has number 1
batting average of .366.
Push it.
Push it.
HE HITS!
A ground ball. A big bounce.
Shortstop runs down.
He catches it, but can't throw it.
He drops the ball.
HWANG SEONG-HO DROPS THE BALL
HE GETS ON BASE NICELY
Kim Moon-ho takes first base.
MOON-HO GETS ON BASE
You did it.
-Kim Moon-ho!
-Kim Moon-ho!
He could've had an out comfortably.
He moved down but he wasn't
able to throw the ball right away.
The runner got on base due to an error.
The Monsters got a big chance
in the first inning.
You ran fast,
and that resulted in an error.
-It has to be a hit.
-What?
-Do you consider this a hit?
-I couldn't see.
DO YOU CONSIDER THIS A HIT?
Jeez.
Now it's Park Yong-taek.
After him is batter four Jung Eui-yoon.
Batter three Park Yong-taek is at bat.
Yong-taek's batting average
dropped quite a bit.
Currently, it's .213.
Still, he's number two on the team.
Hit a home run today.
-Go for the MVP.
-MVP.
When you called him Ad Taek
and made fun of him,
he had a dramatic home run.
I want that to happen.
A TROUBLESHOOTER
NOW IS THE TIME TO DO HIS JOB
It goes in deep close to the batter.
Four balls.
-Okay.
-Okay.
NICE CAPTAIN
-Good.
-Well done.
Nice.
Park Yong-taek resisted the temptation
and got on first base.
The Monsters are really focused
from the beginning today.
Without any hits, CK Monsters
got on first and second bases.
Batter four Jung Eui-yoon is at bat.
He has a BA of .330, a home run,
and 11 RBIs. It's Jung Eui-yoon.
Batters four, five, six.
LET'S GO, FOUR, FIVE, SIX
Eui-yoon, hit a home run.
Let's go, batter four.
When the other team gives you momentum,
you must catch it and not let it go.
THE BALL BOUNCES AND DROPS!
-It bounces!
-Three!
The runner couldn't run.
Moon-ho couldn't make a quick judgment.
He couldn't make it to third base.
TOO BAD…
-Hey.
-Focus!
MOON-HO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
This is big. Focus!
FRUSTRATED
He didn't start running instantly
because the ball looked like
it dropped in the center.
From second base, it can seem like that.
-I see.
-Yes.
Moon-ho couldn't get to third base.
We have to trust Eui-yoon. It's okay.
HE HITS!
Back!
He hits. It's high.
MAKING A DASH
No, not that way.
DON'T GO THAT WAY…
-Back! Go back!
-Turn!
It's up in the right field.
Second base runner
goes back to second base.
Two outs.
In baseball, situations change
depending on a small play.
-I see.
-Yes.
If Moon-ho
had gotten on third base earlier,
they could've scored
-by a tag-up and a sacrifice hit.
-Of course.
That's why Moon-ho
wanted to get on third base.
But the timing didn't work.
There's only one out left.
Now Lee Taek-keun is at bat.
Last time, Taek-keun had a hit
against Cho Jun-hyeok.
Let's get one point!
LET'S SCORE A POINT!
There are many fans of the Heroes here.
This is a meaningful first at-bat.
If he makes a hit
when things aren't working out,
the whole team can cheer up.
THE FANS ARE CHEERING
I MUST DO WELL IN RETURN
HE HITS!
-Taek-keun hits.
-Go!
Shortstop catches it. Second base.
He's out on second base.
THE INNING IS OVER WITHOUT ANY POINTS
GROANING
The opponent's error and four balls.
The Monsters had a good chance,
but they couldn't score.
The score is zero to zero.
Now it's the top of the second inning.
BOTH TEAMS HAVE 0 POINT
It's easy to play if you score first.
IT'S EASY TO PLAY IF YOU SCORE…
If they score first,
we need to try to catch up.
We must lead.
-We can't let them score first.
-We have to score.
-We have to score first.
-That's right.
It's the top of the second inning
Inha University is at bat.
Batter four Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
Hee-kwan had 13 throws
in the first inning.
After watching the first inning,
how do you think
Hee-kwan is doing?
-Very good.
-Today?
HOW WILL HEE-KWAN'S FIRST PITCH BE
WHEN HE'S IN HIS BEST CONDITION?
The first batter Park Min-hyeong.
A slow breaking ball
goes into the strike zone.
PARK MIN-HYEONG LOST THE TIMING
-Jeez.
-That's it.
-He's feeling well today.
-Good.
Nice. That curve was like Niagara Falls.
This is the easiest way
to see if he's feeling well.
Whether this slow breaking ball
goes into the strike zone or not.
If you say so, then it is.
He swings and misses.
Hee-kwan makes two strikes easily.
-His batting speed is very fast.
-Yes.
It looks like he could hit it.
-But he can't hit Hee-kwan's ball.
-No.
Outside. It didn't go in.
PARK MIN-HYEONG HELD BACK
Okay.
UNBELIEVABLE…
Good ball.
-Jeez.
-That was close.
You know what it's like. You've hit it.
Let's go.
-Good luck!
-Good luck!
THE BATTLE OF TIMING ISN'T OVER YET
THROWING!
STRIKEOUT
Outside. Strikeout looking.
RELAXED
THAT'S OUR ACE
Nice ball.
YES!
NICE!
Yoo Hee-kwan's first strikeout.
It was an outside pitch.
Earlier there was a ball.
It was a slider that slipped.
This one looked like it was going to slip.
But it was a four-seam, so it didn't.
It had the same trajectory,
but this one was a strike
and the previous one wasn't.
That's the difference
between a slider and a four-seam.
Hee-kwan is able to control that.
MASTERFUL PITCH COMBINATIONS
Batter five Kim Seo-won is at bat.
KIM SEO-WON BATS NEXT
He had 2 hits in 8 at-bats
in the first match.
HE HITS!
He hits the slow breaking ball.
A hit to the right.
NICE HIT
Batter five Kim Seo-won
was able to hit a slow pitch.
-Good one.
-Nice.
INHA UNIVERSITY LIVENS UP THE MOOD
Kim Seo-won got the timing
for that slow breaking ball.
He kept the leg in place.
KIM SEO-WON USED
HIS LOWER BODY STRENGTH
That was a great posture.
For the first time today,
Hee-kwan allowed a hit.
That was close.
After a few throws, they figured it out.
They got it.
It works when he throws it
-once in a while.
-But he's throwing it a lot today.
He's trying to get a double play.
He's in good condition today.
Let's go for a double play. Infield.
Hong-ku, get ready.
Batter six Hwang Seong-ho is at bat.
You got this.
GIVING SIGNS
-Let's score a point!
-Let's go!
You got this!
Hwang Seong-ho, you got this!
The first ball hits the end of the bat.
The first ball hits the end of the bat.
-Second baseman gets it.
-He tags him.
The runner is out on first base.
Tag and throw. That was a perfect play.
NICE DOUBLE PLAY
Mr. Double.
Jeong Keun-woo had two outs.
It's three outs.
Now it's the bottom of the second inning.
YOO HEE-KWAN HAS NO CRISIS
If we score, the game will be over.
Hee-kwan won't let them score?
It's like the game he played in Daegu.
I see.
It's similar to that game.
BOTTOM OF THE 2ND INNING
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
-Let's go.
-Let's go.
Batter six Lee Hong-ku is at bat.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Hello.
I want to see a center-right two-base hit.
Pardon? Center-right?
SUDDENLY CENTER-RIGHT?
-Because the wind is blowing that way.
-Okay.
-Okay.
-Yes.
Let's go, Hong-ku.
Hong-ku is focused more than anyone today.
-He will feel more responsible.
-Of course.
Because Jun-ho isn't here,
he has to fill his place.
-Hong-ku!
-Hong-ku!
HE HITS!
He hits. A sharp hit
between third base and shortstop.
Okay.
NICE HONG-KU
That's it.
Today, CK Monsters' first hit
is made by Lee Hong-ku.
I knew it.
WE TRUSTED YOU, HONG-KU
-Hong-ku.
-I knew you'd do it.
YOON JUN-HO, DID YOU SEE THIS?
-He did it.
-Good.
He should've missed it.
Lee Hong-ku made a fast
and perfect hit
among the difficult pitches.
-The batters will be cheered up.
-Yes.
Batter six Lee Hong-ku got on base
with the team's first hit.
Now, batter seven
Park Seung-hwan is at bat.
I may be starting as a part-timer,
but I'll do well, crush Inha University,
and become a full-timer.
He looks sturdy.
SEUNG-HWAN, SHOW THEM
Show them.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
HE HITS!
Slowly.
-No.
-Jeez.
-The first pitch…
-Run fast!
MAKING A DASH
He hits the first pitch.
Shortstop throws it to second.
And to first base.
He's out on first base.
NICE DOUBLE PLAY
Nice.
Nice.
It was his first appearance
on A Clean Sweep.
Seung-hwan hit the first pitch,
but it became a double play.
The Monsters have lost their enthusiasm.
In any case, Park Seung-hwan
and Chi Seok-hoon will feel
a lot of pressure today.
-You're right.
-Yes.
Wasn't it safe?
-Was it out?
-What is it?
-Soo-chang, what is it?
-What is it?
-Base coach!
-Base coach!
He doesn't know.
-Why is he standing there?
-Why is he there?
COACH JUNG SOO-SUNG SAYS IT WAS SAFE
Timeout!
Instant replay, please.
Timeout.
What do you think?
The timing was the same,
but I think it was out.
I thought it was out too.
BASE COACH ASKS THE OPPONENT
Manager Lee asked for an instant replay.
Well…
The call could be overturned.
Let's look at it from this angle.
That's right.
Manager Lee caught that moment.
THE CALL IS…
It's safe. The call is overturned.
IT'S SAFE
What are you doing there?
Give him the glove!
Why are you even standing there?
I'M JUST CURIOUS, THAT'S ALL
-I've gotten farsighted.
-Get out!
A LAME EXCUSE
You ran really well.
Seung-hwan, that was really good.
Soo-chang said that
he trusted Inha's first baseman,
and he said it was out.
Of course, the opponent team
would say it was out.
He wouldn't say it was safe.
IS HE BEING NAIVE OR WHAT?
Get him out of here.
I DON'T WANT TO SEE HIM
Okay.
LAUGHING
It's one out. A runner on first base.
-Seo Dong-wook is at bat.
-You got this.
I hear Dong-wook is
having a really hard time.
That's right. It's because
he's losing his sense of batting.
-Now his BA is around .100.
-Right.
-So Dong-wook must have a hit today.
-Yes.
This is the moment when he should do it.
He needs a hit now.
NOW IS THE TIME TO HAVE A HIT
Dong-wook, do it just as you practiced.
Back.
Balk.
Back.
CHO JUN-HYEOK DIDN'T THROW THE BALL!
-He didn't throw the ball.
-Balk.
Then it's a balk.
Balk. Go.
-He didn't throw.
-The runner advances to second base.
NICE BALK
-Balk.
-Hey.
What's going on?
Nice.
HEY…
-What?
-What is he doing?
CHO JUN-HYEOK MADE A BALK BY MISTAKE
Is he nervous?
A balk is an illegal act by the pitcher.
It wouldn't have been a problem
if he threw the ball.
But he only pretended to do so
and deceived the batter.
-Yes.
-So the runner can advance one base.
Let's take a look.
He realized what he did right away
and bit his fist.
AN UNEXPECTED BALK
CHANGES THE MOMENTUM
It's one out. A runner on second base.
And Seo Dong-wook,
who has to show what he's got, is at bat.
He's the only batter on the team
to have a BA of around .100.
You have to go. Let's do it.
BALL
Outside.
Close to the batter.
He's having a hard time
controlling the pitch.
The ball came in too close to the batter.
Dong-wook has no intention
of dodging the ball.
I can tell how desperate he is.
All right, start.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
He asks for an outside pitch.
-Good eye.
-But…
it was the other way. It's a walk.
Okay.
NICE EYE
JUN-HYEOK, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?
Jeez.
It's one out.
Runners on first and second bases.
This is Chi Seok-hoon's
first at-bat today.
It's an active baseball player.
He's a real KBO player.
Left, right…
Let's go.
SUPER NERVOUS
The new players are very enthusiastic.
-I can see how Seok-hoon is like that.
-Yes.
I want to tell him
to not be too aggressive from the start.
He has to go after what he can hit.
HE HAS TO WAIT FOR HIS BALL
Run!
He's running.
Good. He'll be safe.
BALL
It came in low. He held back.
Seung-hwan steals third base.
He's sensible.
NICE SEUNG-HWAN
-Good job.
-Hey.
He's like a pony.
-He gallops.
-He runs like a horse.
Thanks to Manager Lee's request
for an instant replay,
he remained on base.
-His play is impressive.
-Right.
SEUNG-HWAN STOLE 3RD BASE
He went after third base.
One out. Runners on third and first bases.
Here's what's important.
Jun-hyeok usually throws
various low pitches,
but he can't do that
because there's a runner on third base.
-I see.
-Yes.
THE BATTERY HAS TO BE PREPARED
FOR 3RD BASE RUNNER
You just have to hit it.
Just hit it.
You have to do it now.
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
Close to the batter. It's a strike.
I'LL HIT IT NO MATTER WHAT…
He swings sharply.
It's a foul toward third base.
FOUL
THAT WAS CLOSE
Don't send it that way.
It was a bad pitch.
Cho Jun-hyeok got a precious strike.
Think about the reward.
Reward.
We can go to Japan.
-Let's go.
-Reward!
You can do it.
STRIKEOUT
-Chi Seok-hoon watched the ball.
-Good. That was nice.
Strikeout looking.
-Okay.
-Okay.
NICE JUN-HYEOK
Ji-seung, he's stealing bases.
What are you doing?
First base runner reaches second base.
Chi Seok-hoon's first at-bat
ended as a strikeout.
No reward.
I got him.
THERE IS ONE OUT COUNT LEFT
Park Seung-hwan and Seo Dong-wook
are in scoring positions.
Now batter one Jeong Keun-woo is at bat.
He has the number one
batting average on the team.
LET'S SCORE ONE MORE POINT
Let's take care of it.
HE HITS!
Catch it.
-Okay.
-Second baseman catches it.
To first base.
-He's out on first base.
-Jeez.
Manager Lee's instant replay
gave them a chance.
But the Monsters couldn't score again.
The score is still zero to zero.
THE ZERO BALANCE
HASN'T BEEN BROKEN YET
We blew it.
We blew the chance.
-Jeez.
-This isn't good.
We need to score a point.
We blew it.
CAN WE DEFEND WELL AGAIN THIS TIME?
"Please win ten more times."
THE PRODUCTION TEAM'S
TEARFUL BANNER(?)
I don't know about
General Manager Jang Si-won,
but everyone else on the production team
wants to go to Okinawa.
"Please win ten more times."
We can go to Okinawa if we win ten times.
The win percentage is .800.
We need to stitch that line on a jacket
and give it to Si-won as a gift.
He's the only one who doesn't know
how desperately the production team
wants Okinawa.
-This…
-A banner is useless.
You need to put it on a jacket.
The general manager heard what you said.
He says he won't take you to Okinawa.
LAUGHING…
Did I get left out because of what I said?
Say you were wrong.
Variety shows are like that.
If you act up,
they'll fire you just like that.
I found out only now.
I'll focus on making comments only.
I won't act up.
I'm sorry.
WITH 10 WINS,
WE'LL GO TO OKINAWA WITHOUT SUN-WOO!
All right.
Hee-kwan needs to pitch well for that.
The Monsters haven't made hits.
Hee-kwan is pitching
in the top of the third inning.
They blew the chance to score big points.
Though it's the bottom
of the batting order,
Hee-kwan has to focus
and make clean pitches.
Good!
HE HITS!
-Jeez.
-He missed it.
Taek-keun missed the ball.
In front!
Front!
-It's windy. Run!
-Run!
-The ball goes up high.
-Front!
Taek-keun runs down.
-He catches it.
-I can't see the ball.
1 OUT
GOOD DEFENSE!
-Hey.
-That's it.
Taek-keun was taken aback
because of the wind blowing left.
The ball flies farther than he thinks.
So he needs to focus a lot.
Hee-kwan took care
of the first batter neatly.
It's very slow.
Seon Ji-seung is at bat.
-He hits. Left.
-Okay.
IT GOES TO 3RD BASEMAN
It slips.
He hits. Left.
THE BALL PASSES BY THE GLOVE!
Chi Seok-hoon couldn't catch it!
NO WAY!
No.
Oh, my gosh.
-The ball rolls toward the left fielder.
-Nice.
It's a hit.
NICE HIT!
-Hey!
-Do this!
-Ceremony!
-Hey!
He's killing me.
You should catch, Seok-hoon!
You're being a disappointment.
It was something Seok-hoon could've caught
because he played in KBO.
He hasn't played in a while,
so this could continue to happen.
They're here to replace
the three young guns.
They're third baseman and shortstop.
The most important positions
made mistakes.
Right.
A runner is on base due to weak defense.
Do it!
-Get on base!
-Let's go.
Don't let him get on base.
Batter nine Jung Chang-dae is at bat.
We've always been touched
by Hee-kwan's double play
in a situation like this.
He has to do it
to gain momentum back.
Right.
Hee-kwan will get another double play.
Seok-hoon, let's get a double play!
It's one out. Watch out for a double play.
Strong hit.
-This player can run fast.
-Watch until the end.
I don't know if he can get a double play.
-It's a ground ball.
-Go!
-It's a ground ball.
-Go!
-Pitcher caught it.
-Run!
Double play.
Run!
-Run!
-Double play.
-Two!
-Run!
From second base,
he couldn't throw it to first base.
He's really fast.
ASTONISHED
-Good job.
-Okay.
-Okay.
-Good! One at a time!
Good. Infielder Yoo Hee-kwan.
That was a difficult bounce.
All the runners could've been safe.
Not every ground ball is the same.
It was a difficult bounce.
He caught it because he's Yoo Hee-kwan.
That's right.
Otherwise all runners would've been safe.
As I said,
fast runner Jung Chang-dae
got on first base safely.
Hee-kwan is getting one out at a time.
There's one out left.
It's the top of the third inning.
Batter one Jung Hyeon-seung is at bat.
Do your thing.
Get on base by all means.
Stop him.
LET'S STOP ONE
Here we go.
Outside. Fly ball.
HE HITS!
-Back!
-It goes high.
Left fielder waits for the ball.
He catches it. Three outs.
WHAT A NICE CLOSE
-Hee-kwan!
-Hee-kwan is good.
-They all swing too fast.
-He's good.
Seok-hoon's defense was disappointing.
But Hee-kwan made us forget it.
SORRY!
The ball was faster than I thought.
Focus a little.
Do you think I don't focus?
DO YOU THINK I DON'T FOCUS?
Seok-hoon, stand against a wall.
Yes, sir.
Seok-hoon, stand against the wall.
I'm sorry.
Did Seok-hoon get an out today?
No, he interrupted shortstop.
Exactly.
He's…
If we lose today, he's doomed.
-I'll get our momentum back.
-All right.
Base coach substitution.
-Jang Won-sam.
-I'll change the atmosphere.
When I'm on the field, we can score a lot.
Base coach is Jang Won-sam.
JANG WON-SAM IS SUBSTITUTED!
Seriously, he's eating bananas again.
I told him to eat.
-Did you?
-Yes.
He doesn't do anything
but he's always low on sugar.
So I told him to eat.
I guess you won't have to eat at home.
I eat little when we have a game.
Why? You aren't pitching.
WHY WON'T HE EAT
WHEN HE ISN'T PITCHING?
Just in case I have to.
They won't feed him at home.
SOO-CHANG ALWAYS MAKES ME LAUGH
It's the bottom of the third inning.
CK Monsters will be at bat.
First inning, two runners on base.
Second inning, two runners on base.
Cho Jun-hyeok lets runners get on base.
But he hasn't let the Monsters
score any points.
His pitching becomes very sharp
when he gets on base.
I wonder
when they'll score the first point.
Batter two Kim Moon-ho is at bat.
Okay, let's go!
We have to focus.
Have a hit, Moon-ho.
Focus, everyone!
Okay, let's go!
WE MUST SCORE FIRST TO GAIN MOMENTUM
First hitter.
-Okay.
-The first one is a ball.
-Good.
-All right.
Moon-ho holds back on the outside ball.
Good job!
Jun-hyeok threw an outside splitter
against a left-handed batter.
-Here it is.
-Two balls.
3 BALLS
-Good job, Moon-ho.
-That's good.
Moon-ho.
Don't hit unless it's a home run.
Hit a home run!
-It's three balls.
-Okay!
Hit it!
CHO JUN-HYEOK NEEDS A STRIKE
WHAT WILL HE THROW?
Don't hit unless it's a home run.
BASE ON BALLS
It goes outside.
He holds back on four balls.
HE CHOSE A BASE ON BALLS
INSTEAD OF A HOME RUN(?)
IT'S A GOOD START
It's very good.
It's not clean today.
For three innings straight,
he let the batters get on base.
So he's pitching under stress.
He's using too much energy.
-I see.
-Yes.
Moon-ho was awarded a walk
for his second at-bat.
Now Park Yong-taek is at bat.
Captain Park!
I can smell it.
Captain Park is at bat.
I could see the balls.
"I can hold back this much."
"I don't swing and miss."
"It's not bad." That's what I thought.
Jeez!
The bat made a big noise. It's slow.
The pitcher catches it
and goes to the base.
It was like a bunt.
Nice bunt.
A productive out.
Nice bunt.
It was our strategy.
That's what he was after.
CRAZY TAEK
Good job.
A productive out.
-Good job.
-Nice.
-It was helpful.
-You let him advance.
-It was like a bunt, right?
-A bat was sacrificed.
It was an amazing bunt.
Good job, captain!
There's a runner
in scoring position again.
Show them!
We had runners in scoring positions
in the first and second innings.
But we didn't score any points.
Will Jung Eui-yoon be a problem solver?
Look up high.
-He hits the first pitch.
-Nice ball.
-It's high.
-Three!
The course is ambiguous.
Right fielder. Second baseman.
Right fielder takes care of it.
Nice.
Thank goodness.
Jung Eui-yoon hit the first pitch.
But it was a fly ball.
What am I doing?
A runner is still on second base.
We have the answer.
There's one out left.
If Lee Taek-keun doesn't get on base,
that's four remaining runners on base.
It's about time we score a point.
VERY ANXIOUS
No. We need to score.
A short hit will do.
Take care of it!
IT'S TIME TO SCORE
Focus.
Second pitch is close to the batter.
Hit it.
NOT GOOD…
The pitcher will make a mistake.
FOUL
It hits the inside of the bat.
-It's a foul toward third base.
-Good.
I think we can win if we score one point.
So we really need Lee Taek-keun's hit.
Lift it up, Taek-keun.
The first point is important.
-Let's go!
-It's all setup.
Taek-keun's role is crucial.
Toward the batter. Strikeout looking.
CHO JUN-HYEOK PREVENTED
THE MONSTERS FROM SCORING
NICE PITCHING!
The third inning is over
with a runner remaining on base again.
DISCONCERTED
Cho Jun-hyeok is stable
even when the batters get on base.
Yes.
The main batters aren't making hits,
so it's hard to score points.
-That's right.
-The mood is down again.
This is driving me nuts.
The score is still zero to zero.
WHICH TEAM WILL SCORE FIRST?
Let's go this time.
BOTTOM OF THE 4TH INNING
INHA 0 : 0 MONSTERS
When the score is zero to zero,
the more desperate team…
Both teams are desperate,
but the Monsters really can't lose a game.
When it's zero to zero,
even if Hee-kwan throws really well,
he'll feel very nervous.
For Hee-kwan, the batters
must score.
Let's go, Hong-ku.
The first hitter,
batter six Lee Hong-ku is at bat.
Let's score a point.
-Let's go.
-The pitcher is throwing really hard.
-Batters, let's score.
-Let's score first.
We're at a disadvantage.
They have too many pitchers.
Losing doesn't hurt them.
-But we have too much to lose.
-Right.
Let's play defense!
ENTHUSIASTIC
When there is pressure to win
no matter what,
scoring the first point means a lot.
-It really does.
-Yes.
Let's take it easy.
HE HITS!
He hits! It's high!
He did it!
HE HITS! IT'S HIGH!
IT WORKED!
-He did it.
-It's gone.
NO WAY
Go.
GATHERING
Go.
Good!
He hits! It's high!
-He did it!
-It goes over the fence!
-It's high!
-He did it!
IT GOES OVER THE FENCE!
A home run!
THIS IS IT!
HONG-KU DID IT!
Hong-ku.
HONG-KU!
He's crazy.
Come on!
Lee Hong-ku's hit
made us forget Yoon Jun-ho!
Hong-ku gave his team
the first point of the game as a gift!
His play was different today.
Good job!
SCORING TOOK A LONG TIME
Nice.
THE MONSTER CAN SMILE NOW
-Hey.
-Hong-ku.
HONG-KU IS THE BEST
WE'RE FINE WITHOUT YOU!
Jun-ho doesn't have to worry.
We have Hong-ku!
LEE HONG-KU IS THE HOME RUN HITTER!
Catcher Lee Hong-ku.
He's the main catcher of CK Monsters.
Go!
The score is one to zero.
You did it.
-High five.
-Give me five.
-Hong-ku.
-So cute.
Nice.
-Nice.
-He's happy.
HONG-KU SHOOK IT OFF
-He's happy.
-Nice.
As soon as Lee Hong-ku hit the ball,
it flew over the fence.
Hong-ku we saw at the beginning
of this show is forgotten.
He's going to lead the game now.
Of course.
This home run is meaningful.
Five were left on base
until the end of the third inning.
It was as if their offense was blocked.
But Hong-ku's hit was a blast.
-Great job.
-We're going to win.
A BRIGHT SMILE
This is the first time
to see Hong-ku so happy.
Hong-ku did a great job.
I felt like
I solved an unresolved problem.
This is wrong.
-How did it go over?
-It's unfair.
THEY LOST MOMENTUM COMPLETELY
A STEP CLOSER TO OKIWANA!
Park Seung-hwan is at bat now.
The home run resulted in one point.
Now the offense will play out nicely.
It's okay!
It's only one point!
Show them Baemyeong High School's pride.
HE HITS!
He hits. Shortstop.
He catches it. First base.
He's out on first base.
Shortstop took care of it.
-One out.
-No.
It's over already.
When you gain momentum,
you need to attack.
Batter eight Seo Dong-wook is at bat.
STRIKEOUT
-It went in.
-Jun-hyeok!
TWO BATTERS ARE OUT CONSECUTIVELY
Strikeout looking.
Hey.
IN DESPAIR
OFFENSE IS STOPPED AGAIN
CK Monsters gain two outs helplessly.
CHO JUN-HYEOK DOESN'T ALLOW
EXTRA POINTS
Jun-hyeok, great job!
Seok-hoon.
-Show them. Push it.
-Yes, sir.
Let's go, Seok-hoon.
You have to show them.
Seok-hoon had a strikeout
when he was first at-bat today.
He has to show them something now.
I didn't think I'd be nervous.
-But I was.
-It's two outs.
I thought I had to do something.
WILL HE PRODUCE RESULTS THIS TIME?
The ball hit the end of the bat.
AN INFIELD FLY BALL
-Front.
-An infield fly ball.
First baseman. He misses it!
-Run!
-A hit!
-Seok-hoon!
-It's a hit!
-A hit!
-Chi Seok-hoon takes first base.
Jeez.
IN DESPAIR
IT WORKED!
A hit!
Seok-hoon!
-Chi Seok-hoon!
-Hey!
Do this.
TIMID CEREMONY
It was close to the mound.
Right.
He couldn't run properly
because of the pitcher's mound.
That's right.
I can't believe he had a hit like this.
IT'S A FUNNY HIT!
Two outs. A runner on first base.
It's two outs!
Now Jeong Keun-woo is at bat.
Hong-ku hit a big home run.
So Keun-woo's home run would be precious.
This is Keun-woo's home field.
It's high.
IT GOES HIGH TOWARD LEFT FIELDER
It goes left.
-It's a hit!
-No.
NOT AGAIN?
WILL IT BE ANOTHER HOME RUN?
-It goes left.
-Fade.
-Left pole.
-Fade.
It's out. It's a foul.
FOUL HOME RUN
THEIR JAWS DROPPED
There. Keun-woo, it's that way.
Fade.
The yellow pole you see,
hitting that pole
would make it a home run.
It was off slightly by a bat.
This sure is his home field.
Keun-woo just made a big hit.
It's okay.
Keun-woo had a hit
on the first match with Inha University.
Run!
Jeez!
AWARDING HIM A BASE(?)
It was very close to the batter.
He got hit.
-You got a vaccine shot.
-A flu shot.
JUN-HYEOK LET A RUNNER
BE IN A SCORING POSITION
After two outs, Chi Seok-hoon had a hit,
and there was a walk.
Runners are on second and first bases.
With Lee Hong-ku's home run,
we gained momentum.
We did score a point like you said.
Now there are runners in scoring position.
If they're left on base
when the inning ends,
-it'd be regrettable.
-That shouldn't happen.
Moon-ho, hit like you did in Jamsil!
It's only one point.
Think of him as the last batter!
Chi Seok-hoon is on second base,
Keun-woo is on first.
What will Cho Jun-hyeok throw?
TRYING TO NOT LET THEM SCORE
What kind of pitch does Moon-ho want?
He hits.
A GROUND BALL IN FRONT OF SHORTSTOP
Shortstop catches it.
First base.
He's out on first base.
SIGHING
A breaking ball.
CLAPPING IN RELIEF
CHO JUN-HYEOK DIDN'T ALLOW
EXTRA POINTS
-It was too high. I'm sorry.
-It's okay.
A solo home run by Lee Hong-ku.
But the Monsters had
two runners left on base again.
The score is one to zero.
THE MONSTERS SCORED FIRST
How many LOB do we have?
We have too many.
Don't we have eight or nine LOB?
Yes, since the first inning.
-We have to catch up.
-Yes, sir.
We have to catch up.
-You have to get on base.
-Yes, sir.
A surprise bunt is okay.
Toward first base.
-Are you getting the timing?
-Yes, sir.
Momentum is very important in baseball.
Even if the opponent
is one or two points ahead,
you have a feeling that
you could turn the tables around.
From now on, the Monsters
have to play to guard their score.
MUST GUARD THE SCORE PERFECTLY
Let's go.
Batter five Kim Seo-won is at bat.
BATTER 5 KIM SEO-WON
Hit it high.
HE HITS!
The ball hits the end of the bat.
He had a slow start toward the ball.
But Lee Taek-keun catches it comfortably.
It's because it's very windy
where the center fielder is.
You shouldn't make a quick judgment.
-I see.
-That's why
Taek-keun stayed back
to check the situation.
No quick judgment.
Batter six Hwang Seong-ho is at bat.
HE HITS!
The ball hits the end of the bat.
-Front!
-It's high. Foul territory.
Seo Dong-wook is moving.
It's windy.
2 OUTS
It's very windy.
It curves like this.
The ball went close
to the fence and came back.
DONG-WOOK CAUGHT THE CURVE BALL
The Monsters were taken aback
by the wind at first.
-Right.
-But they're able to read the wind.
-It's not just Inha who can do that.
-Right.
-Good!
-Is it already two outs?
It's already two outs.
You haven't even done ten reps yet.
He won't give me time to exercise.
ONLY ONE OUT LEFT
It's batter seven Park Min-su.
-Strike.
-He swings at the first pitch.
It's a strike.
Hee-kwan is comfortable to watch, right?
Yes. It looks like
he's throwing every pitch
-very carefully.
-He usually does that.
Today he's being more perfect.
Yoo Hee-kwan is so trustworthy.
Here it comes.
Hee-kwan!
Hey.
Hee-kwan!
GOSH…
He hits the slow breaking ball.
-A weak hit toward first base.
-Okay.
It's the last out of the inning.
SATISFIED
Arirang ball is patented.
He killed it.
Watch this. Hong-ku was surprised too.
HIS SLOW CURVE SURPRISED EVERYONE
THE CATCHER AND BATTER WERE
BOTH CAUGHT OFF GUARD
It's another 1-2-3 inning.
Yoo Hee-kwan's pitching was perfect
in the fourth and fifth innings.
THE DEFINITION OF PERFECTION
Jun-seo, are you feeling well?
The Monsters are expecting you.
-I'm going to throw one.
-What?
-I'll throw one.
-Okay.
-Do you know how?
-I'll just do it.
BOTTOM OF THE 5TH INNING
INHA 0 : 1 MONSTERS
They changed pitchers.
It's a new pitcher.
A right-handed pitcher.
He was the starter last time.
In the first match.
Jun-seo, don't rush. Do it calmly.
-They won't be able to hit your ball.
-Okay.
Throw with confidence.
Im Jun-seo is on the mound.
I'm sure you remember this pitcher.
He was the starter in the last match.
He had eight strikeouts then.
1ST MATCH WITH INHA UNIVERSITY
STRIKEOUT
3 STRIKEOUTS
IM JUN-SEO GOT STRIKEOUTS EASILY
Before the game,
the Monsters knew about Jun-seo
and they worried about him.
He is on the pitcher's mound.
He beat us last time.
We need to pay him back.
First hitter is Park Yong-taek.
Strike!
(HE BREATHES IN)
Gosh, what a pitch. He's good.
HE'S GOOD…
He's quite good.
Play aggressively!
Im Jun-seo.
-He was perfect in the first match.
-Right.
But because we are ahead by a run,
if the hitter scores a run,
we can bring
the momentum completely to us.
It's that important.
Scoring another run will
make Inha University stay on their toes.
BALL
YONG-TAEK HOLDS BACK HIS SWING
He doesn't swing the breaking ball.
-Great!
-Nice job!
Park Yong-taek is eyeing the balls
carefully today.
He's not lured into the pitcher's tricks.
BATTING EYE TAEK
HE HITS!
It travels far.
It's a hit in the right field!
The first hitter manages to get on a base.
-Yes!
-Way to go!
Nice!
Let's do the celebration for him.
HERE'S OUR CELEBRATION
(HE ANSWERS BACK)
It's been a while since I had a hit.
Seriously.
This is your first hit in a month!
-It's actually been over a month.
-Really?
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
This is your first hit in two months!
First hit in five games.
-Seriously?
-Over a month.
It's been two months already?
Over two months.
Although a pitcher that throws perfectly
took the mound,
the first hitter got a hit.
So we can be more optimistic
throughout this inning.
Fourth hitter, no signals.
JUNG EUI-YOON WITH NO SIGNS
-Go, Eui-yoon!
-Go, Eui-yoon!
It's a wild pitch!
In result, Park Yong-taek
makes it to second.
We have momentum right now.
Let's go for a big inning.
A runner on second with no outs.
We need to get a favorable count.
Let's get a hit!
Im Jun-seo, who they put their trust in,
is losing his composure.
IM JUN-SEO IS LOSING HIS COMPOSURE
I thought I should pitch
a breaking ball for a favorable count.
STRIKE
He pitches outside.
It's fine!
FOUL
HE PITCHES STRIKES IN A CALM MANNER
Jung Eui-yoon hit a home run
against Inha in the second match.
INHA 0 : 1 MONSTERS
It's in the zone!
He's struck out looking.
IM JUN-SEO STARTS
PITCHING STRIKEOUTS
He's struck out looking.
Is this the beginning
of his streak of strikeout pitches?
A bold move.
That's Im Jun-seo's strength.
I see.
Look how confident
he is pitching into the center.
It was right in the middle.
HIS CONFIDENCE IN PITCHING
INTO THE CENTER
Oh, my gosh. He's great.
He pitches well.
He has good power.
Great job!
Next up is the fifth hitter,
Lee Taek-keun.
TAEK-KEUN V ENTERS THE BOX
Today, he always came into the box
when there were runners.
Right.
We need an extra-base hit right now.
We need an additional run.
Please, Taek-keun.
There are Taek-keun's fans
in the stadium today.
We can hear them cheer for him loudly.
That's why he needs a big one this time.
When the third chance comes,
you have to make a hit no matter what.
Come on!
You can do it!
HE HITS!
He hits the breaking ball
into the left field.
It hits the wall and bounces off!
-Yes!
-Run!
It's an RBI!
Park Yong-taek runs through third
and comes home!
Lee Taek-keun stops on second base.
He didn't lose the opportunity this time!
WE HAD OUR TRUST IN YOU
Nice job!
With this, the score is two to zero.
HIT MACHINE LEE TAEK-KEUN
Good swing!
-Nice job!
-Yes!
Destroy them!
Come here.
This is it!
-Finally a hit after three months!
-Good job.
-After a month.
-A month?
You haven't had a hit in five games.
Four games.
-Four?
-He broke out of his slump.
Lee Taek-keun is also in scoring position.
One run difference was big for Inha,
but now the Monsters are two runs ahead.
But most importantly,
next up is the best hitter, Lee Hong-ku.
Right.
NEXT UP IS LEE HONG-KU
He went two for two today.
He also has a home run.
-Lee Hong-ku!
-Lee Hong-ku!
Swings and misses.
His swings are furious.
When Lee Hong-ku enters the box,
I anticipate something big.
-Lee Hong-ku!
-Lee Hong-ku!
I hope it hits a triple this time.
He pitches outside. It's a strike.
Darn it.
Nice pitch.
Im Jun-seo is fearless.
He doesn't avoid going against Hong-ku
even though he hit a home run.
And that fearlessness is his strength.
-Hong-ku!
-Hong-ku!
It breaks down! It's a strike.
HE FACES HIM HEAD ON
He strikes him out looking. Two outs.
He was against Hong-ku
who just hit a home run. He's fearless.
THEY ARE RELIVING THE NIGHTMARE
OF THE 1ST MATCH
Im Jun-seo got two outs,
and both were through strikeouts.
Park Seung-hwan is up next.
I wanted to look at the ball
for a long time
so that I can only swing for strikes.
A PART-TIMER FOR TODAY
He holds back his swing!
-Nice.
-A base on balls.
Park Seung-hwan gets on base.
RUNNERS ON 1ST AND 2ND WITH 2 OUTS
Come on!
Dong-wook, no pressure. Swing lightly.
SEO DONG-WOOK IS UP NEXT
I was injured,
and I had no muscle power.
So it was very frustrating for me.
I was even scared
to enter the box as a hitter.
That's how burdened I felt.
Actually, Seo Dong-wook
expressed his frustration
-to us regarding his situation.
-Right.
In the end, he needs to get a hit
to feel enthusiastic to enter the box
as a hitter.
But he's not getting any hits.
That's why he's becoming less confident
and hitting worse.
BUT HIS OPPONENT IS
THE STRIKEOUT MACHINE IM JUN-SEO
He pitches a breaking ball,
and it's a strike.
If a hitter keeps missing,
it feels like they'll keep missing.
But baseball is about statistics.
We have a batting average.
If a hitter misses ten times in a row,
our batting average tells us
they'll make a hit soon.
So it's about time he made a hit.
Let's hit one, Dong-wook.
Come on, it's time to show us.
Yes!
He makes contact into the right field!
Finally, Dong-wook makes a hit!
Yes!
EMOTIONAL
-Run!
-Second baserunner goes for home base.
First baserunner runs through second!
Taek-keun comes home.
The ball is thrown home.
Another runner comes home!
INHA 0 : 4 MONSTERS
Finally!
Seo Dong-wook gets a hit!
GREAT JOB, DONG-WOOK
Gosh, it's been so long.
An impressive hit!
Seo Dong-wook with two RBIs!
Having no hits weighed on his mind.
Finally, a great hit from him.
What a relief.
Good job!
-That was so satisfying.
-Let's do this, Suk-gu!
All right. Next up
is the ninth hitter, Chi Seok-hoon.
That's right. I mean…
-Why are you laughing?
-Well…
I was so touched by Dong-wook's hit,
but I got caught off guard
when Chi Seok-hoon entered the box.
So funny.
I wanted that emotion to linger.
But the lazy genius entered the box and…
Why wasn't Seok-hoon known
as one of the best-looking players?
How about me, Na Ji-wan, and Lee Bum-ho?
Why weren't we part of the group?
Seok-hoon did have many nicknames.
Like Voice Phishing.
And the Voice of Lee Byung-hun.
-Come on!
-Come on!
-You can do this!
-You can do this!
He makes contact!
It's done!
THEY ARE SURPRISED?
He makes contact! Into the center left.
Center and left fielder.
Center fielder catches the ball.
Three outs. The inning ends here.
However, the Monsters managed
to make a big inning.
The score is four to zero.
This is the greatest gift for Hee-kwan.
INHA 0 : 4 MONSTERS
Inha is on the offense
for the top of the sixth.
Yoo Hee-kwan still takes the mound.
First up is
the eighth hitter Seon Ji-seung.
The Monsters are ahead,
so Hee-kwan definitely feels relaxed now.
From now on,
Yoo Hee-kwan will play boldly.
He'll keep pitching aggressively.
As you said, the first pitch
goes straight into the zone.
He'll keep pushing forward.
That's the kind of player he is.
He pitches outside.
It's another strike. Two strikes.
He hasn't even thrown 60 pitches.
I don't want to take the mound
when he's on a roll.
Hee-kwan had two shutouts in a row.
It's a ground ball.
Goes near third. Chi Seok-hoon fields it
and throws it to first.
-Out on first base!
-Wow, that throw!
NICE JOB, SEOK-HOON
Nice job, Seok-hoon!
Seok-hoon contributes to an out
for the first time today.
Yes!
Suk-gu!
Great job!
HE'S CONFUSED
Why am I so thrilled
when Chi Seok-hoon makes a good play?
THEY LAUGH IN A PLAYFUL MANNER
In the history of the Monsters,
there never was a player
who gave us so much happiness
in the first match.
Tell me about it.
What a mystery.
Third!
Another ground ball.
Near third. Seok-hoon fields the ball.
And the hitter is out on first.
ADDED HAPPINESS
Only 61 pitches!
Every play he makes, he makes us happy.
Something about him makes us joyful.
ONE LAST OUT LEFT
Next up is Jung Hyeon-seung.
Let's go!
HE HITS!
A ground ball. Jeong Keun-woo fields it.
And to first base. Out on first.
3 OUTS
Yoo Hee-kwan
pitches perfectly
in the four, fifth, and even sixth.
YOU HAVE OUR TRUST, HEE-KWAN!
Are we going to lose
without a proper fight?
-No, sir!
-No, sir!
-No, right?
-No, sir.
We have three innings. It's enough.
We have enough innings remaining.
Let's catch up.
-Got it?
-Yes, sir.
-Let's try our best.
-Yes, sir.
-Come on!
-Let's go!
-We can do this!
-Bring it in.
-Let's do this.
-Let's do this.
This is the seventh
with Hee-kwan as the pitcher.
The first hitter is Kwon Min-hyeok.
Hee-kwan only allowed two hits today.
HEE-KWAN STILL TAKES THE MOUND
ON THE 7TH
-Come on!
-Go!
Let's go, Inha!
Inha is the best!
It goes between first and second.
THERE YOU GO!
This is what we want!
We finally have a runner on base.
Inha won't go down too easily.
I WILL CATCH UP
Yoo Hee-kwan didn't allow
any runners to get on base
11 pitches in a row.
Kwon Min-hyeok puts an end to his streak.
-Where did the ball go?
-Between first and second.
I see.
I think their attempt will end
with a double.
Next up is Kim Cheong-yong.
Swing with all your might.
HE MAKES CONTACT AGAIN!
Hurry up!
He lowers his body for the contact.
Lee Taek-keun runs forward.
In the front!
-In the front!
-It's a hit!
Nice!
It became a hit.
-Two hits in a row.
-It's happening.
Yes!
-Let's go!
-Come on!
INHA'S COUNTERATTACK
Jeez, this is getting weird.
Get yourselves together.
This may become irreversible.
Get it together guys.
THEY ARE DAZED
This is the first time
Hee-kwan allowed two runners today.
That sinker was about to bounce off.
But he managed to get a good hit.
A brilliant hit
by batter three, Kim Cheong-yong.
Up next is Park Min-hyeong,
the fourth hitter.
-He's going for a bunt.
-A bunt?
-Seriously?
-Careful.
A fake bunt.
He pitches outside into the zone.
HE SIGHS…
Manager Jung Won-bae is
currently behind by four runs today.
But you can now see
that Hee-kwan's pitches are high.
That's because he's out of power.
Hee-kwan is still on the mound
even in the seventh.
However, he has two runners behind him
for the first time today.
He needs to pitch lower.
-There you go.
-A strike into the lower part of the zone.
YES!
You're doing great, Hee-kwan!
The count is zero and two.
A favorable count.
The runner is stealing a base!
HE HITS!
And the hitter makes contact.
It's a fly ball.
-Good.
-Behind!
Hey!
It's a fly ball.
Left fielder! The ball goes over him!
Run quickly!
The two runners are passing third base!
Come on, quickly!
Darn it.
He runs for home base!
The two runners come home safely!
Yes!
Kwon Min-hyeok!
INHA IS CATCHING UP!
A timely two-run hit.
Inha University
is not going down without a fight!
Their focus is astonishing.
The pitch was well-controlled.
But he played just the right card
to hit that ball.
-The ball traveled further than expected.
-I know.
It wasn't supposed to go there.
The ball traveled so far.
We have to shift back a bit.
-We need to defend.
-Were we too forward?
It's okay!
Now, Park Min-hyeong
is in scoring position.
If he comes home,
the score will be four to three.
This is a crisis for Hee-kwan.
HEE-KWAN'S CRISIS
It's okay.
The ball traveled with the wind,
and the defense was in the front.
Even if we allow a run,
we should get more outs.
We don't want more runners.
-Got it?
-They might bunt
and steal a base without hitting.
You can cover third
when the guy bunts, right?
I'll cover third.
I'll only move when there's a strong hit.
Okay.
Victory seemed too easy today.
But there is no such thing.
It's four to two.
With a hit,
Inha will be only a run behind.
Next up is Kim Seo-won, the fifth hitter.
Kim Seo-won was the only player
who had a valid hit
-before this inning.
-Right.
A surprise bunt!
FOUL
-He just bunted.
-Right.
The intention here is
that he'll score a run
no matter what
by sending a runner to third.
Even if he hits a ground ball with a bunt,
the runner can easily go to third.
Inha is holding the cards right now,
so they can play many strategies.
They have to keep that in mind.
Hee-kwan, it's okay.
Another bunt.
When it's in the zone, just hit it!
Get ready, it's coming!
He's coming!
He bunts!
He bunts!
It rolls over to third,
He throws it to first!
-Safe!
-He's out on first base!
Safe!
Jung Won-bae requests an instant replay.
-Come on, that was obviously an out.
-I know, right?
What the heck are they saying?
If this is declared safe,
the match will be turned upside down.
There will be runners on first and third
with no outs.
Let's see.
The ball came into the mitt faster.
The umpire confirms the call.
OUT WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS
-Go back to your dugout, it's out.
-Come in.
Although the call was confirmed,
the runner is on third with one out.
A hit can result in another run.
This chance is
where the game will be decided.
If we scored one more run,
I was certain the game would shift.
If we allow a run, we can't laugh anymore.
Please. Just defend.
One-run difference is just too close.
You can do it!
Come on!
-Nice.
-Outside pitch. Strike.
Strike!
Yoo Hee-kwan is squeezing out
his remaining power.
The fielders didn't shift.
So Manager Lee doesn't mind
allowing another run.
That's why it's essential
that Yoo Hee-kwan pitches a strikeout.
Yoo Hee-kwan smiles.
He's running!
Run!
3RD BASERUNNER RUNS HOME
It's a surprise bunt!
FOUL
Goodness.
-All right.
-Good.
Yoo Hee-kwan, great job!
The runner also puts pressure on Hee-kwan
by running before the pitch.
They are even making a squeeze play?
INHA IS CORNERING MONSTERS
I want to see the slow-motion video.
I think as soon as Hee-kwan saw
the squeeze sign,
Hee-kwan pitched the ball
outside of the zone on purpose.
He pitched a ball intentionally.
-It was intentional, right?
-What a crazy brat.
As soon as he saw the sign,
he immediately twisted the ball.
He didn't pitch similarly.
I see.
-It was a ball.
-Yes, it threw it far out.
I just pitched to the side on purpose.
Nice!
This is a technique
only a well-rounded pitcher can pull off.
He saw him run and pitched a ball.
Darn it!
We need one ground ball!
Outside the zone.
The count is one and two.
All right!
He can't bunt anymore
because the count is one and two.
INHA'S MANAGER IS SENDING SIGNS AGAIN
INHA IS IN FULL AGGRESSIVE MODE
Go!
He's running!
THIRD BASERUNNER SPRINTS AGAIN
BEFORE THE PITCH
The hitter goes for a bunt!
SQUEEZE PLAY
WHEN THE COUNT IS 1 AND 2?
-He's running!
-The hitter goes for a bunt!
-He throws the bat.
-Strikeout!
-And!
-Yes!
The hitter goes for a bunt!
-He throws the bat.
-Strikeout!
-And! He's out!
-Yes!
DOUBLE PLAY
3 OUTS
YOO HEE-KWAN KILLED THEM!
HE'S ECSTATIC
I pitched to the side on purpose!
HE SHOWS OFF
I did that on purpose, you know.
-Great job.
-Told you I got this.
A CRISIS INTO A CHANCE
Inha was in scoring position.
With a runner on third and one out,
Inha fails to score a run.
That was worthy of a highlight clip.
What we just saw
rarely happens in baseball.
Indeed.
A SURPRISE SQUEEZE PLAY
WHEN THE COUNT IS 1 AND 2
HEE-KWAN TWISTED
THE BALL IMMEDIATELY
He twisted his wrist to pitch it outside.
And Lee Hong-ku caught it well
for a double play.
-What a rare moment.
-Seriously.
That play was Inha's final card.
Great job.
I pitched it outside on purpose.
Hee-kwan, a clever play.
Nice.
I pitched it outside
because I saw him run.
Really? Gosh, so smart.
Great play.
Is that kind of play possible?
Hee-kwan plays slowly, so yes.
All the competent pitchers can do that.
But Soo-chang can't make plays like that.
Why would you mention him
when we're on this joyful topic?
Did you call me? Should I get ready?
-No.
-Cheer up.
-Should I get ready?
-Maybe for the 12th inning.
THE SHOW WILL CONTINUE
ON THE 12TH INNING
Song Seung-jun takes the mound.
He hasn't pitched since the second match
against Inha, so it's been a while.
You know what I want to see today?
What do you want to see?
I'm sure everyone feels the same way.
You know how Son Seung-jun
took care of Lee Hong-ku
even while he was pitching?
You're right.
But Hong-ku has changed.
He leads the game.
I wonder what messages
Hong-ku will send to Son Seung-jun
during the inning.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THEIR TEAMWORK
He overcame the yips
thanks to Son Seung-jun.
He pitches a strike with an outside pitch.
It feels like the catcher
is framing more than usual.
AN EXTRAORDINARY FRAMING
Lee Hong-ku blocks the outside pitch.
Nice blocking, Hong-ku!
Nice job, Hong-ku.
Son Seung-jun pitched a breaking ball.
He's trying harder
-because Song Seung-jun is pitching.
-Right.
Nice ball. All right.
THE BATTERY IS EXCHANGING SIGNALS
-Just once.
-They only exchanged once.
He pitches outside.
-A fly ball.
-Behind you!
-The right fielder is waiting.
-Okay.
He manages to catch the ball. One out.
Nice!
HE FORCES A FLY BALL!
Seon Ji-seung, batter eight, is up next.
He has one hit for today.
HE HITS!
-All right!
-A ground ball.
Shortstop fails to catch it!
A runner on first with one out.
INHA STARTS COUNTERATTACKING AGAIN
-Ji-seung!
-Let's do it!
-Hey, come on!
-Let's push forward!
Ji-seung!
What a great hit.
It was a difficult curve to hit.
It curved down well far from him.
What a great hit.
Come on!
Seung-jun seems like he has no strength.
Ju-won!
(HE'S A LEFT-HANDED HITTER)
Okay.
We'll change after two outs.
He's a pinch hitter.
He's going to play the pinch hitter.
Kim Hwan-hee is the pinch hitter.
If the runner gets on a base
when it's a two-run difference,
they start to worry about home runs.
A DECENT HIT AND MAKE THE SCORE EVEN
All right.
It's a ground ball.
-Catch it!
-He fields it.
Out on second base.
But first base is safe.
-Good job.
-Nice.
That was good.
Chi Seok-hoon waves his hand
and answers back.
Manager Lee decides
to switch Seung-jun out.
He changes pitchers.
-Good work.
-Yes, sir.
-Is your shoulder okay?
-Yes, sir.
I got warmed up a bit too late.
Number 15, Oh Ju-won!
The runner will attempt to steal.
-All right.
-Please be aware.
-Runner one first, two outs.
-Yes, sir.
You worry too much lately.
I do worry. I'm worried because of you.
-Let's do this.
-All right.
This part of the game is
the most important where Ju-won entered.
-Right.
-Yes.
A runner on first with two outs.
Oh Ju-won must wrap up the inning
without a hitch.
The score is four to two.
This is the crux of the game.
Good luck!
Oh Ju-won is against Jung Hyeon-seung.
-Strike!
-He looks at the first.
It's a strike toward the top left.
-Nice!
-Good pitching!
That was the highest velocity
I've seen him throw.
SO TRUSTWORTHY
Ju-won's pitches look good today.
-You can do it!
-You can do it!
HE HITS!
-A fly ball.
-Behind you!
The right fielder runs back again!
-What just happened?
-Is that gone?
Please go over!
THIS IS AN EASY CATCH!
Hey, what's going on?
The right fielder runs back again!
He fails to catch it!
-Yes!
-Insane!
-Run!
-Come on!
The first baserunner goes through third.
The hitter also goes to third.
Throw it back home!
And he safely comes home.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Yes!
THEY ARE THRILLED
JUNG HYEON-SEUNG HITS AN RBI TRIPLE
What's going on here?
THEIR BRAIN STOPS FUNCTIONING
An RBI triple. The score is four to three.
The third baserunner
can make the game even.
UNFORTUNATELY, THE RUNNER
WHO MAY EVEN OUT THE GAME IS ON 3RD
Gosh, that one was big.
Darn it.
-How did he start off?
-Well…
Moon-ho came forward a bit,
hesitated, and ran back.
This was just an ordinary fly ball.
But Kim Moon-ho made a poor decision
on where it was traveling.
He changed course in the middle.
The ball hits Moon-ho's gloves
and bounces off.
That was a disappointing play.
The score is now four to three.
-Let's take it slow. Take deep breaths.
-Okay.
-Two outs.
-We have to defend this time!
The momentum of the game shifted rapidly!
A RAPID SHIFT OF THE MOMENTUM
Pitchers must keep
their focus in this situation.
The game is not over just yet.
We can't let them score.
-We can't.
-You have a lot of pitches left.
Stay focused, all right?
IF THE 3RD BASERUNNER COMES HOME,
IT WILL BECOME A TIE
Seo Dong-wook on first
and Chi Seok-hoon are super focused.
-Strike!
-He pitches outside. It's a strike.
-Nice!
-All right!
-That was sick.
-Good pitching!
Let's go for one more run. Stay focused.
Please, just one more run.
Go for a line drive.
A HIT WILL RESULT IN A TIE
ONE MORE OUT LEFT
UNTIL THE INNING ENDS
-You can do it!
-You can do it!
It skips off the bat.
-Yes!
-No.
SO CLOSE
Into foul territory. Two strikes.
A favorable count for him.
What he needs to do right now
is his weakest point according to him.
He pitches into the zone
when he should be throwing a ball.
He must pitch a ball. No matter what.
A runner on third.
A RUNNER ON 3RD WITH 2 OUTS
What he needs now
are caution and perfection.
The count is one and two.
In the front. Stop.
Go!
-Darn it!
-My goodness.
It bounces outside!
-Lee Hong-ku blocks the ball.
-This is the best.
-Good.
-This is…
fN THEIR HEART SKIPS A BEAT
Hey, Hong-ku!
Great job!
Nice blocking.
Crisis averted.
Nice!
HE WAILS IN DISAPPOINTMENT
How did he block that?
He immediately jumped to the left
and tilted the opposite way
-in order to block that.
-Right.
He can just go for a fastball now.
We need full-power pitching from him.
The score is four to three.
A runner on third.
HE HITS!
He makes contact! A fly ball.
The left fielder runs for it.
Jung Eui-yoon moves and catches the ball.
Nice. What a relief.
Gosh, I get worried every time
a fly ball goes into the outfield.
Stop losing your focus! Concentrate!
The inning ends here.
The Monsters allowed Inha
to almost catch up with them!
The score is four to three.
It's now the eighth.
I couldn't see the fly ball.
It feels like we're losing.
-We can do this!
-Okay.
-Come here.
-Focus!
-Score a run!
-Just one run!
Let's squeeze one run out.
All right. Moon-ho, hit a homer for us.
BOTTOM OF THE 8TH INNING
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Im Ju-bin takes the mound.
He's apparently the hidden card,
the ace of Inha.
His highest velocity is 145km/h.
On A Clean Sweep, his ERA is at 1,93.
Let's shut this inning out
and turn this game around!
Because they are almost caught up,
Im Ju-bin must pitch…
He needs to pitch perfectly right now.
-Of course.
-Yes.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
Okay, let's do this.
Inha University has no other choice
but to depend on Im Ju-bin's shoulders.
On the other hand, CK Monsters will
start with batter one,
then it's Kim Moon-ho and Park Yong-taek.
They need to score at least one point
for us to watch the ninth inning
with at least a little peace.
Hit it hard at the front.
Don't let it fly.
It's Jeong Keun-woo,
who's yet to make a hit today.
Do your best.
-Go, Keun-woo!
-You can do this!
It's a grounder. The pitcher catches.
To the first base.
Out at the first base. One out.
FIRST PITCH, GROUNDER
HE EASILY LET THEM HAVE AN OUT
THE MONSTERS' LINEUP TURNED COLD
AFTER DONG-WOOK'S DOUBLE
This is bad.
I can't see his pitches.
I can't see the ball at all.
Shall I call Manager Kim Sung-keun?
Darn it.
Get ready for extra batting practice.
(BANGING)
More. Do some more.
Man.
Kim Moon-ho is next at bat.
His defense could've been better.
HE MADE THE PRETEXT FOR THE CHASE
That's why they're
only one point ahead today.
Moon-ho, if you don't hit this time,
you'll be found dead.
Will he make up for this as a batter?
I MUST GO OUT TO STAY ALIVE
He hits. It's a foul.
GLARES
You're doing well.
Play to your advantage.
IM JU-BIN THROWS AGGRESSIVE PITCHES
2ND PITCH
ALSO A STRIKE
Nice pitches.
MOON-HO IS QUICKLY FACED
WITH 2 STRIKES
Moon-ho, just go out.
-Hit a home run.
-Moon-ho.
WILL HE GO OUT OR HIT A HOME RUN
AND MAKE UP FOR DEFENSE?
The Monsters cannot relax with this lead.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
BREAKING BALL
-Strikeout.
-He swings and misses. Strikeout.
Kim Moon-ho goes out after Jeong Keun-woo.
GOOD GRIEF, MOON-HO…
Ju-bin pitches well today.
IM JU-BIN QUICKLY PUTS 2 BATTERS OUT
You missed it, right?
Man, I missed it.
The Monsters must win.
They quickly arrive at two outs,
and Captain Park Yong-taek is at bat.
SHOW US, LAVA TAEK…
He finally made a hit today after a while.
HE WENT OUT TWICE
He hits.
-Goodness.
-Go out, fielders!
He hits. It flies out,
then the first baseman
slides and catches the ball.
Three outs.
3 OUTS AFTER 3 BATTERS
THE TABLES HAVE TURNED!
It's the ninth inning of hope.
Let's turn it around.
The inning ends after three batters.
The game heads to the top of the ninth.
The last one. Moon-ho.
You have to get them.
My legs are shaking.
You have to dive every time.
I trust you.
It's the last inning.
We have to stop them.
Why is baseball such a big deal?
It's killing me.
-You're all I got. No one else.
-Yes.
I got nobody after you.
Three outs left.
The Monsters are used to losing now,
so they need a victory
to turn the flow around.
And to keep this victory,
Rhee Dae-eun is up as the closing pitcher.
We're about to wrap up,
so Rhee Dae-eun must pitch
strongly yet cautiously.
The outfielders may scramble through
when batters hit a fly.
THE WIND BLOWS HARDER
It's really windy.
THE WIND BLOWS HARDER
AS THE SUN SETS
-It's too windy. Look.
-Toward the left.
THE WIND ADDS DANGER
Let's stop them, Dae-eun.
The real closer.
You have to stop them.
Let's score.
Let's score one.
I always thought Rhee Dae-eun was
the closing pitcher for CK Monsters,
so I know he'll stop them
and end the game
with us one ahead or in a tie.
Go out and hit one.
Go out and hit a home run.
Three, four, and five.
Three, four, and five are ahead.
THE CLEAN-UP TRIO IS UP
They must stop them
from scoring one point to win today.
Four to three, one point difference.
The top of the ninth begins.
Batter three, Kim Cheong-yong is up.
Take it to the bottom of the ninth.
LET'S WIN FROM BEHIND
Don't rush into hitting.
The first batter.
He must watch his first pitch.
The first pitch is quite important.
-First pitch, strike.
-Strike!
FASTBALL
STRIKE
Nice pitch, Dae-eun.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Second pitch. It's 142,8km/h.
Nice.
DAE-EUN INCREASES THE PITCH SPEED
It's high.
IT'S EASY TO HIT
IT'S HIGH!
His pitches are a little high.
In this windy situation,
things can be dangerous if they hit a fly.
I see.
Batter three, Kim Cheong-yong,
watched two pitches.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
It flies out.
His speed continues to rise to 144,2km/h.
Rhee Dae-eun pitched
three four-seam fastballs.
It'll be nice if he pitches
a splitter at the end.
-Yes.
-Let's leave it to Rhee Dae-eun.
He'll throw a breaking ball.
Look out for a breaking ball.
WATCH FOR A SPLITTER
It'll drop.
WILL HE PITCH HIS MAIN WEAPON,
A SPLITTER?
We need a strike.
WHAT WILL DAE-EUN DO?
IT'S A SPLITTER
STRIKEOUT
It's a splitter.
Swings and misses, strikeout.
-Slowly.
-Lee Hong-ku throws to first.
And he's out.
Okay!
Good!
YES, THAT'S IT
Just as you mentioned,
the splitter works perfectly.
He didn't get too ambitious.
He struck him out with a perfect splitter.
WE KNEW WHAT WAS COMING,
YET WE LOST…
One out.
Two outs to go.
Batter four, Park Min-hyeong is at bat.
We're still at one out.
One point difference.
Hit and go out.
Park Min-hyeong is a good hitter,
so he must pitch cautiously.
DAE-EUN MUST PITCH
AGAINST HIM CAUTIOUSLY
First pitch. Low on the outside, a ball.
Just go out!
Hit it and go out!
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
Rhee Dae-eun is up on the mound
to earn a save.
On the outside, two balls.
DAE-EUN PITCHES CAUTIOUSLY
PARK MIN-HYEONG
PICKS OUT THE PITCH CAREFULLY
Just hit one.
You're in luck today.
THINKING…
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
The third one is high too.
That became a ball?
Three balls.
OKAY, GOOD!
Okay!
NOT FOUR BALLS!
HE NEEDS TO PITCH A STRIKE NOW
Three balls. He needs a strike.
He throws a strike into the glove.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Min-hyeong, hit it with confidence.
GO FOR A LONG HIT
Get him.
-Dae-eun.
-Let's go.
The batter must think
the pitch will fall into the zone.
You're right.
The batter will put in a lot of strength,
and he'll swing hard.
The line. Block his long hit.
BLOCK A LONG HIT
Three and one.
The fight began with three balls.
Batter three, Park Min-hyeong.
HE HITS!
The ball flies up high in the outfield.
The shortstop runs.
This is tough. He needs to go further.
Behind you.
-Run!
-The wind!
-Run!
-Run!
The ball flies up high in the outfield.
The shortstop runs.
-The shortstop is there.
-More.
He catches.
IT WAS TOUGH,
BUT 2 OUTS
WHAT A HUGE RELIEF
-The wind…
-Okay.
pushed the ball 10m back
compared to the first anticipation.
It was a tough one in the wind,
but Park Seung-hwan
manages to make a big impact.
One out to go.
CK Monsters must stay focused
until the end.
ONLY 1 OUT LEFT
DAE-EUN, YOU HAVE MY TRUST…
Keep this going!
NEXT UP, BATTER 5, KIM SEO-WON
He must make a careful approach.
He's a batter with great technique.
First pitch. Swing decision.
It wasn't a swing.
SADLY, THE FIRST PITCH BECAME A BALL
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
BREAKING BALL, STRIKE
Nice pitch.
-Nice one.
-Good job.
Rhee Dae-eun's mouth is shut.
The third pitch.
It goes far.
A fastball of 143km/h.
Kim Seo-won is
waiting for a high four-seam fastball
or a high breaking ball.
Why? Because that's a home run pitch.
So just stay away
from pitching in that area.
I'M WAITING FOR A HIGH PITCH
It goes far. Three balls, one strike.
No.
DAE-EUN FACES
ANOTHER UNFAVORABLE COUNT
BUT THEY MUST TRUST DAE-EUN
It's okay!
Let's go.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
It's time for Rhee Dae-eun to pitch
a two-seam fastball outside.
The battle between the batter
and the pitcher.
Rhee Dae-eun throws a strike
on the outside.
OKAY!
Let's go!
THE COUNT IS FULL ON THE SCOREBOARD
9TH INNING, 2 OUTS, FULL COUNT
ONE LAST PITCH WILL DECIDE
THERE IS NOT OTHER PITCH
Don't get too stiff.
THIS IS IMPORTANT, DAE-EUN…
This is important.
Just throw a quick two-seam fastball
into the same zone.
It's more dangerous to overdo it
and try a four-seam fastball.
Two-seam may throw the batter off.
BUT DAE-EUN CHOOSES
A FOUR-SEAM FASTBALL
I chose the four-seam fastball,
thinking I should
win against him by power.
It's a full-count match.
INHA 3 : 4 MONSTERS
The final count of today's match.
-Okay.
-Swings and misses, strikeout!
DAE-EUN ENDS WITH A FASTBALL
THAT'S DAE-EUN
HE OWNED THE GAME!
SO CLOSE
The fastball at 141,5km/h
puts an end to today's game.
-Nice.
-The Monsters take the victory
in the third match
against Inha University.
-Nine wins to go.
-Hey, nice!
-Hey!
-Nine wins.
-Nice job.
-Great game.
-Great game.
-That was tough.
Yes, my heart was about to burst.
A perfect save.
I don't think I'll live long.
-My head hurts.
-My heart dropped.
-Nice job!
-Nice.
We couldn't lose today's game.
Yoo Hee-kwan's good pitching,
Lee Hong-ku, Lee Taek-keun,
and Seo Dong-wook scored
four points and helped us win.
Today's game made me feel
simply great.
And even in the tough situation
in the ninth inning,
Rhee Dae-eun managed to strike out three.
It felt like I was playing
in the professional league today.
The eighth and ninth innings
were very thrilling.
It's a shame for us, really.
If we get another chance next year,
we'd like to try again.
I want to thank the Monsters
for playing with all their might,
and the players of Inha University
who tried hard to the end.
-Inha University.
-Monsters.
-Go!
-Go!
CK MONSTERS VS INHA UNIVERSITY
It's definitely great to win.
Hong-ku will get two stars.
Dong-wook, nice hit today.
It's been so long.
CK Monsters was founded in March.
We played exactly 20 games,
and we won our 15th win today!
THE MONSTERS WIN 15 GAMES
-So cool.
-Fifteen wins.
It's already been 20 games?
You played 20 games
with 15 wins, 5 losses,
and your win percentage is 0,750.
We had a tiny mistake today,
but it was a thrilling match
with just one point difference.
I was reminded of my professional days
as I played many games like these.
I'm feeling great.
All right.
NICE VICTORY
We have two players
who played with us for the first time.
THE 2 PART-TIMERS
LAUGHTER BUTTON ON
Why is it funny to see them?
You're right on.
Even during our tryout,
we couldn't go on
because we kept laughing.
I loved the introduction.
He loved the introduction.
I was very focused today,
and I got ahead of myself.
I wanted to do well,
so I tried a little too hard.
-I could've done better.
-What?
My performance today.
We think so too.
A LOUD LAUGHTER
Don't you ask them for a talk
after the shoot when they do well?
Well, that's unnecessary.
NO TALK NEEDED
No talk is necessary.
GOOD GAME, SEOK-HOON…
Next, defense…
SEOK-HOON'S DEFENSE WAS A BIT…
Defense…
FLUSTERED…
The general manager is right on.
When the ball first flew off…
He stood in the way of the shortstop.
-One, blocking the shortstop.
-Yes.
-Then avoiding one.
-He did. Creating a single.
How did you feel about those mistakes?
I thought, "Oh no."
DUMBFOUNDED
If I can explain,
-I wasn't familiar with the ground.
-Okay.
The ball flew faster than I thought.
After that, I got used to it
and took care of everything else.
So I think I'm right. What I said.
What?
WHO ON EARTH IS THIS GUY?
The main writer was thrilled,
amazed at how funny he was.
A NEW TV SHOW STAR
Nobody said anything.
Seok-hoon, you did it.
-Also, Park Seung-hwan.
-Yes.
First off, I'm glad that the team won.
I hope I was able to help out
at least a little in today's game.
Seung-hwan, let's have a talk after.
(JOY, SADNESS)
He's getting called.
Masan's Nichkhun.
DROPS HEAD OUT OF EMBARRASSMENT
Okay.
Let me announce today's MVP.
ANNOUNCING TODAY'S MVP
Gosh, he won't even
mention the candidates.
The MVP is…
Right away? No candidates?
It's a close situation.
So I'd like to ask Manager Lee
to pick the MVP today.
GIVING UP THE RESPONSIBILITY (?)
-This is tough.
-It's hard.
Goodness.
STANDS UP (?)
The catcher does dirty work.
-How many do you have?
-Three.
Three?
MANAGER YUOP CHECKS THE STARS
(I GOT NONE)
Won-sam, why you?
Exactly.
-Dae-eun has none.
-Dae-eun.
No, I don't want it that way.
Okay, don't worry.
DROPS HEAD
I won't give it to you.
Here's today.
When I did the interview
with the director before the game,
I said we'll take the lead
if we score the first point.
However, if we let them score first,
the game will be tough for us.
Hee-kwan didn't lose the first point.
Then Hong-ku hit a home run
and scored first.
So although every single player
-did their best today,
-Yes.
but the MVP of the third match
against Inha University is…
PITCHED 7 INNINGS, LOST 2 POINTS,
STARTING PITCHER, YOO HEE-HWAN?
THE HOME RUN HITTER,
CATCHER LEE HONG-KU?
The home runner, Lee Hong-ku.
TODAY'S MVP, LEE HONG-KU
GREAT JOB, HONG-KU
Lee Hong-ku!
THIS GUY FAILS TO BE THE MVP…
Hee-kwan, I told you to pitch to the end.
…TWICE IN A ROW
THE UNBREAKABLE WALL
BETWEEN THE PITCHER AND THE BATTER
THE SAD PITCHER DAD (?)
DOESN'T CARE
HE'S JUST TOUCHED (?)
Hong-ku, good swing.
Thank you.
Great job, Hong-ku.
Hong-ku has two stars now.
-Two stars.
-Thank you.
THE MVP AND THE REGULAR MEMBER
ARE BOTH ENVIOUS
First off, it's great to be the MVP.
We needed to win this game,
so it was great to lead the game
with a home run.
And I lost my position
as a catcher to Joon-ho,
but I did my best today
to take up my position without him.
I think that's how I got
this great result.
I think my seniors' and my wish
to win this game today
helped us reach this victory.
Thank you.
THE RETURN OF THE MAIN CATCHER,
LEE HONG-KU
NICE, HONG-KU
I'm taking the stuffed animals.
Hee-kwan couldn't be the MVP
after pitching 6 innings and losing 1
and after pitching 7 innings and losing 2.
That's how high
our expectation is for our ace.
That's how we'll wrap this up.
I don't think it'll be on TV.
Right. Great pitching, Hee-kwan.
Good work.
Let me announce your next match.
We just played 20 games.
As I announced last time,
it's an away game
at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan.
Our opponent is the winner
of the last national championship,
Busan High School.
BUSAN HIGH SCHOOL
A MATCH AGAINST JUNIORS
Man, my alma mater?
Keun-woo, teach a lesson.
They're just kids.
I'll get them.
Let me announce the game after that one.
His confidence says it's a tough team.
Right.
We'll play in Changwon
against the reserve team of NC Dinos.
The reserve team of NC Dinos.
WHAT DID HE JUST SAY?
The reserve team of NC Dinos.
-What?
-This is wrong.
-Come on.
-Are you kidding me?
-Let's go. This is wrong.
-I'm not playing.
Cut it out. What is this?
You don't want us to go to Okinawa.
Really? Is this a spy cam prank?
Why are these pros participating?
COMPLETELY FURIOUS (?)
What are they doing?
It wasn't our request.
NC Dinos called us.
You can turn it down.
Why do you accept all these calls?
Just refuse to talk.
I thought we should test and see
what our limit is.
You already saw it. Good grief.
-How can we do that?
-You saw it. Again?
We're finally playing
against a professional team.
Man, we're really doing this?
We're playing two games
against the reserve team
of NC Dinos as well.
Can't we just play once?
He doesn't want to go to Okinawa.
-Let's play once as an experience.
-He won't go.
Okinawa is just nine wins
and one loss away.
I'm not going. No.
Is he telling us to go or not?
I'll pay my own way.
We're a team made
to strive to be the best.
Isn't that so?
Then tell them not to steal any bases.
No stealing, no breaking balls.
-Right, no breaking balls.
-No.
And just three pitchers. Just three.
In that case, can they bring
the same number of players
as we have?
We're 18, so they need to be 18 too.
-You're right about that.
-Yes.
But if we go with 18,
we can't have Chi Seok-hoon with us.
Isn't it better to reduce their number?
WE CAN'T USE HIM ANYWAY(?)
CORRECT(?)
-I'm sorry.
-Look at his face.
Look.
Hee-kwan, Soo-chang
and Won-sam aren't laughing.
(DOWN, LOOKING AWAY)
First off, NC comes second.
We have to win against Busan High first.
If you lose even one match,
you can say goodbye to Okinawa.
Also, Chi Seok-hoon and Park Seung-hwan.
You'll see next week
if they joined us or not.
The viewers will find out then.
Then can we wrap it up first?
Of course.
We may not see them again.
Well, sure. How was it?
First, thank you for this great memory.
A FAREWELL SPEECH (?)
He's getting conscious.
TOUCHED AND BOWS(?)
He's already given up.
He knows what's coming.
Are you serious?
We're always serious. Nothing is fake.
-I had a lot of fun.
-I see.
I was the most worried
that I may cause damage to the team.
It wasn't great for me,
but I'm glad the team won.
I had a lot of fun.
Thank you for giving me
such a great opportunity.
I'd love to come back as allowed.
Yes, I see.
GREAT JOB
-Manager Lee, how were they?
-Yes.
I had fun.
FIRM
BITTER…
He's cold.
Great job today.
Let's gather around, then go.
Good work.
-Great job.
-Great job.
If I can have another chance,
I know I'll play better than today.
Can you play better next time?
Of course.
I was a bit nervous,
as if I'm getting chased.
Goodness.
I hope to see you both.
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
-Let's go, CK Monsters!
Look forward to four consecutive games.
But NC, really?
How can we win against NC?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
20 GAMES 15 WINS 5 LOSSES
WIN PERCENTAGE .750
A COOKIE VIDEO FROM THE FUTURE
Do you give massages?
Soo-chang comes often.
-He already has bad shoulders.
-Right.
How's his condition?
-His shoulder…
-Just get him.
Soo-chang.
The manager wants to see you.
The manager wants to see you.
SIGH…
-Do I need my microphone?
-Yes.
-Of course.
-Things finally make sense.
We were too relaxed while playing.
You need more difficulty.
Gosh.
NERVOUS, ANXIOUS, WORRIED,
TROUBLED, COMPLICATED, DOWN
Soo-chang, it's not that you're just bad.
It's because you don't try.
You and your mouth.
TRUDGING
(SHOULD I JUST GO HOME?)
Come in.
Yes.
I've played catch with him,
-and his muscle gets pinched.
-Sit.
So he's conscious of throwing.
Others, like Seong-hoon, are fine.
You need to share these quickly.
-Yes, sir.
-Okay?
MANAGER SUNG-KEUN
(DON'T GO…)
Where does it hurt?
-Sorry?
-Where does it hurt?
I had bad shoulders.
Shoulders. Before this?
They turned bad in my final year,
then they relapsed
after I started this program.
When you throw from the top,
you try to throw fast.
-Yes.
-That's why you have no control.
You should focus on the rotation,
but it's bad when you go for speed.
I get ambitious and try to throw harder.
-It's the same even if you get ambitious.
-Yes, sir.
That's why I only heard you shout.
NO SPEED
You go, "Back!"
But the ball is still here.
Sidearms are tough
because of lack of practice,
but you had better control.
-Yes.
-Right.
If nothing works, use your left.
LEFT-HANDED STARTING TODAY!
(EAVESDROPPING)
LAUGHING
What is it?
He even practices underhand.
No, it's better to go with the left.
NOPE, LEFT IS BETTER
-Okay?
-Yes.
OKAY! THE MEETING ENDS
-Okay.
-Yes, I'll show you.
Sure.
DIRECTOR JANG: WHAT WILL YOU SHOW?
I don't want to see it.
-We listened to everything.
-How?
"If nothing works, use your left."
Gosh, I'll have to do it.
I'll show you.
CITY OF BASEBALL, BUSAN
IT'S ALMOST TIME TO SAY GOODBYE…
Well, it's a great shame.
I wanted to have more fun
with Manager Lee.
He was the best manager of my life.
Hey, man.
I'll try not to show that it's the end
and do my best as always.
MANAGER YUOP'S LAST GAME
WITH THE MONSTERS
MANAGER YUOP'S FINAL GAME
THE MONSTERS ARE MORE SERIOUS THAN EVER
COMPLETE DEFENSE FOR VICTORY
GOOD
He slides into the third.
THE MONSTERS PUT UP A FIGHT TO WIN
What will he throw?
BUT BUSAN HIGH ISN'T AN EASY TEAM
WHAT A SHAME
BUSAN HIGH'S PLAY
TURNS THE TABLES AROUND
ANOTHER HIT!
BUSAN HIGH WON'T GIVE UP THE LEAD
THE MONSTERS WAVER
WITH BUSAN HIGH'S ATTACKS
THIS ISN'T EASY
HEY! THIS IS BUSAN!
WE ABSOLUTELY CANNOT LOSE
A CHANCE CAME TO THE MONSTERS AT LAST
It's flying up! It's going far!
The ball flies into the night sky!
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon