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It’s the ‘greatest’ ranking race of all time.

It’s the ‘greatest’ ranking race of all time. It’s bloody on the field, but so much fun to watch. Who will cry and laugh in the second half?

The 2024 KBO League enters the second half of the season with five games in nine days.

The viewing point for the second half is clear. It’s a completely unpredictable standings battle.

It’s an epic battle. Every team has a goal. It’s interesting to see that there are no losers in the race for the title and fall baseball.

First, the championship race. The Kia Tigers swept the Samsung Lions at the end of the first half to take a 3.5-game lead, but it’s too early to rest on their laurels. They immediately open the second half with a three-game series against the second-place LG Twins. Depending on the outcome of this three-game series, the race for the top spot could change again.

Doosan, who have made a fresh start by replacing all their pitchers with foreigners, will also need to be careful. Given that Alcantara was virtually shut down, the math says that if Balajovic and Shirakawa can do more than that, Doosan’s chances of winning could be even higher. Samsung has also lost five in a row down the stretch, but they can’t be discounted as they’ve been on a winning streak and a losing streak this season.

Even more interesting than the race for first place is the battle for fifth place.

From fifth to 10th place, you never know who will have the last laugh. The fifth-place SSG Landers and 10th-place Kiwoom Heroes are separated by only five games. Kiwoom’s six-game winning streak at the end of the first half of the season ignited the race for last place.

No team is particularly strong, so it’s unpredictable. SSG Landers and NC Dinos have good base power. 해외 카지노 사이트 KT Wiz is the top dark horse in the second half. The team looks to repeat last season’s miracle of rising from last place to second place this year. The Lotte Giants have also come back from the dead in the first half thanks to the grit of coach Kim Tae-hyung and a strong offense. The Hanwha Eagles have also changed their fortunes with the appointment of Kim Kyung-moon. With the addition of Kim’s trusted assistant coach Yang Seung-kwan and pitching coach Yang Sang-moon, the team is expected to look even more different.

The biggest contributor to this season’s “honey jam” is Kiwoom. In fact, the team was rated as the worst team in the history of the game, with Lee Jung-hoo and Ahn Woo-jin missing. It was said that they could have lost 100 games before the season. However, the young players, led by head coach Hong Won-ki, have been performing beyond expectations. Especially the foreigners have been too good. As long as the league’s strongest one-two punch of Hurado-Heisus and Dawson, who is also a big man, doesn’t suffer from injuries, Kiwoom is a team to be reckoned with.

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Lim Jong-sung became a hero of the Futures All-Star Game

Lim Jong-sung, who wore the iconic number 36 during his playing days with the Doosan Bears, became a hero of the Futures All-Star Game. Manager Lee Seung-yeop has identified him as the Bears’ next third baseman.

Doosan rookie infielder Lim Jong-sung, 19, started at third base for the Northern All-Stars at the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Futures All-Star Game at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on May 5, going 2-for-4 with two doubles (one home run), one RBI and one run scored.

From his first at-bat, Lim made his mark on the fans of the 10 clubs. With the score tied 0-0 and the bases loaded in the top of the second inning, he hit a leadoff solo home run off Southern All-Star starter Han Cha-hyun (KT Wiz). Despite the unfavorable count of 1B-2S, he took a four-pitch pitch from Han and connected with it for a 120-meter home run to left-center field.

It was the first home run of the Futures League’s ‘0-homer’0 Lim Jong-seong since joining the professional ranks.

After striking out in the fourth inning and grounding out in the seventh inning, Lim came to the plate in the top of the eighth inning with the score 5-9 and hit a single to right field against Jeong Hyun-soo (Lotte Giants) for a multi-hit game. Ham Chang-geon (LG Twins) and Lim Jong-sung were the only other Northern All-Stars with more than two hits.

Im Jong-sung also had a “crazy presence” on defense. Down 2-9 with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, he made a spectacular diving jumping catch on a line drive by Choi Jae-jin and threw it to first base to extend the out, 온라인카지노사이트 and in the bottom of the eighth inning, trailing 5-9, he made a diving catch on a line drive by Lee In-han and threw it cleanly to second base. It looked like the talent to succeed Heo Kyung-min as Doosan’s starting third baseman had been born.

Lim Jong-sung was named the Futures All-Star Game’s Most Valuable Player for his offensive performance.

He received 1 million won in prize money and Mediheal cosmetics products as a consolation prize.

Upon hearing about Lim’s performance, manager Lee Seung-yeop told reporters at Jamsil Stadium on Aug. 8, “He didn’t have a home run this season, but he hit one there. Is he a star player?” He laughed and said, “Our young player went to the Futures All-Star Game and showed good performance in front of baseball fans. I didn’t know how good he was because I only saw his second-team results, but he hit a home run in such an important game. I think it was an opportunity for people to recognize his name,” said Lee with a proud smile.

Lim Jong-sung is an infield prospect who was selected by Doosan with the 22nd overall pick in the third round of the 2024 KBO Draft out of Gyeongbuk High School, Lee’s alma mater. Upon joining the team, he proudly wore the number 36, which was Lee’s number during his playing days, and was invited to the star-studded festival after batting 2-for-5 with eight runs and 15 RBIs in 47 games in the Futures League.

A Doosan representative at the Futures All-Star Game said, “Jong-sung Lim is a prospect that the organization is looking to develop into an infield starter in two years. He’s been making a name for himself in the Futures League, and the club is keeping a close eye on his play.”

The manager went on to evaluate Lim Jong-sung as a third baseman who could succeed Heo Kyung-min in the future.

“The second-team evaluation is very good. I think he can have more value than his performance. I keep hearing reports that he has the qualities to be Doosan’s starting third baseman in the long run, so I’m watching his performance closely these days.” “I heard that he works very hard and sincerely in the second team. I think I’ll see him in the first team someday,” he said, noting the 19-year-old’s potential.

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Seoul High School’s Kim Ji-woo is a star in the making

“My older brother, who is in the third grade, was injured, so I suddenly got to play, and I’m happy to hit a home run.”

Seoul High School freshman Kim Ji-woo (16) announced his star emergence with a huge home run in the second game of the 79th Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship and weekend league championship between Seoul High School and Korea Masa BC at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on Monday.

Kim, who started the game as the No. 5 designated hitter, stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in the top of the fourth inning with his team leading 9-1 and took a pitch from Korea Masa BC pitcher Kim Chang-ju. The ball went straight down the left-field line and cleared the left-field fence. The dugout and the stands erupted in gasps and applause. The ball traveled about 130 meters and reached a speed of 169 kilometers per hour. It was a big home run that is rarely seen in high school baseball.

Kim Ji-woo, a freshman, made a surprise appearance as the designated hitter when the starting third-year player was suddenly injured. But he lived up to the faith of Seoul High coach Kim Dong-soo. He drew a walk in his first at-bat in the first inning and reached base on an infield single in the third inning on a ball that nearly went to the left of the second baseman. In the fourth inning, she capped it off with her biggest home run of the day. She went 2-for-2 with a double, one walk, one RBI and three runs scored before being replaced by Kim Se-jung in the fifth inning. She reached base in every at-bat and scored in every at-bat, contributing to Seoul Go’s fifth-inning comeback win.

After the game,

Kim Ji-woo smiled shyly, saying, “I knew I wasn’t supposed to play today, but I suddenly got the chance to play, so I thought I would try to hit the ball well to avoid embarrassing my brothers, but I didn’t expect to hit a home run.”

Kim Ji-woo, who attended Seoul’s Isu Elementary School and Gangnam Middle School before entering Seoul High this year, had already made a name for himself as a promising player at Gangnam Middle. With a height of 184 centimeters and a solid physique, he already attracted attention as a pitcher in middle school, 카지노사이트 추천 posting a fastball in the 140-kilometer range and hitting home runs and other long balls at the plate. This season, he is still going strong, batting .571 with seven hits and four RBIs in nine at-bats in eight games.

“Kim Ji-woo has been a promising player since middle school, and as a pitcher, his fastball is currently around 147~148km and he has a good batting feel,” said Seoul High coach Kim Dong-soo. “His main position right now is third base, and I think he will grow into an infielder and hitter by his sophomore year.” “If he continues to train and work hard, I think he will be a great talent in the KBO in the future,” Kim said.

Kim’s idols are Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is a two-hitter in the major leagues, and Kim Do-young, who has been playing MVP-level baseball for the KIA this season. “I will continue to do my best to become an outstanding player like Kim Do-young and Ohtani,” Kim said.

On the day,

Seoul Go advanced to the Round of 16 with a 15-1 fifth-inning cold-game victory over upstart Korea MasaBC, pounding out 16 hits behind Kim Ji-woo’s evenly matched performance. In the top of the first inning, the team scored five runs on an RBI single by No. 4 Wang Ji-hoon, an RBI double by No. 6 Jeon Yoo-min and an RBI double by No. 7 Kim Ji-heon.

In the bottom of the second inning, Hankook Martha BC pulled within one run, but Seoul came back with four runs in the top of the third. Jeon Yoo-min’s RBI double, Kim Ji-heon’s RBI single, a fielding error and a sacrifice bunt plated one run each.

After Kim Ji-woo’s grand slam in the top of the fourth inning made it 10-1, Seoul Go exploded for five runs in the top of the fifth inning and held the opposing bats scoreless in the bottom of the fifth inning to secure the 15-1 fifth inning victory. In addition to Kim Ji-woo, who hit a huge home run, No. 6 hitter Jeon Yoo-min went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored, and No. 7 hitter Kim Ji-heon went 3-for-3 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored.

Seoul Go will face Gangwon’s baseball powerhouse Gangneung Go in the round of 16 for a spot in the quarterfinals.

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Ansan Gonggong defeats Kyungmin IT 10-0 in five innings

Game 2 of the 79th Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship between Ansan Industrial High School and Kyungmin IT High School at Shinwol Baseball Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday. Ansan Technical High School freshman Stable Hyuk (16) went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the team to a 10-0 victory.

Starting at second base and batting second on the day, Steady started the game with a double to center field with runners on first and second in the top of the second inning. After the hit, he stole second base to capitalize on the offensive opportunity.

Despite being only a freshman, Steady has been a steady performer in his first 15 games in the high school baseball league, batting .389 (14-for-36) with eight RBIs, seven doubles and a .955 OPS. In a postgame interview, Stable said, “I think I gained confidence on my own because the manager believed in me and gave me a lot of good opportunities to play. I tried to play casually today, but I’m glad I got a good result. It was good to be able to come out in Cheongnyonggi this time, but I want to continue to win and go up.” He also revealed his future aspirations, saying, “I want to be a hitter with good contact and batting average like LG Hong Chang-ki, who is a senior at my school, and I want to be a hitter who grows more and more like Kim Hye-sung of Kiwoom.”

After taking a 3-0 lead in the second inning

Ansan Industrial High School scored seven runs in the third inning to complete the big inning. RBI singles by Han Yi-bin (junior), Lee Byung-joon (junior), 카지노사이트 and a sacrifice flyout by Lee Jung-hwan (junior) made it 8-0, and then, with runners on second and third, Kang Min-sung (junior) singled to center to make it 10-0.

Ansang held the opposing bats scoreless with three pitchers – Park Sang-hyun (junior), Jang In-hyuk (junior), and Kim Kang-min (junior) – to complete the 10-0 shutout in the fifth inning.

“We’ve been waiting for the Cheongryonggi for a long time, and it was good to win the first game,” said Ansan Industrial High School coach Song Won-guk. “If we win the round of 16, we might meet Deoksugo in the quarterfinals, and we want to take revenge on Deoksugo, who eliminated us in the round of 16 of the E-Mart Bae High School Baseball.

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World No. 8 Yon Lam withdraws from US Open due to left foot virus infection Press conference wearing slippers

Jon Lam (Spain), ranked 8th in the men’s golf world rankings, will not be able to participate in the US Open, a major tournament, due to a foot injury.

At a pre-US Open press conference held in Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA on the 12th, Rahm announced that he was unable to participate in the tournament due to a viral infection in his left foot.

Ram appeared at the press conference that day wearing slippers and said, “I’m worried about my left foot injury.” But a few hours later, he gave up competing altogether.

Rahm is the 2021 US Open winner. He then won the Masters in 2023 and rose to number one in the world.

Ram, who won the PGA Tour, moved to LIV Golf this year and has yet to experience a win since then.

He has been struggling with a foot injury recently. Rahm, who withdrew from last week’s Liv Golf Houston tournament due to a foot virus infection, did not improve his condition thereafter. In the end, he also had to skip the US Open, the third major tournament of the season.

“I don’t know why, but the area between his left little toe and the toe next to it got infected,” Lam explained. “It’s getting better little by little, but it still hurts.” Meanwhile, due to Rahm’s withdrawal, Jackson Thurber (USA), a standby player, received the right to participate in his place. This is Server’s first US Open appearance. 토토사이트

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Eric has surpassed Arteta and Klopp in the wins column

Manchester United manager Eric den Haag has surpassed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp in the wins column. According to Tribuna on Thursday, Van Gaal has more points than Arteta and Klopp in his first two seasons. In 86 games over two seasons, van Gaal has 53 wins, nine draws, and 25 losses. That’s a total of 168 points, or 1.95 points per game.

Arteta has 47 wins, 16 draws, and 23 losses in two seasons. He collected 157 points, or 1.83 points per game. Klopp has 178 points from 99 games, a low of 1.8 points per game.

We know the success stories of these two managers, as they turned struggles into progress in their first two seasons. Arteta ushered in a new era of glory for Arsenal with back-to-back runner-up finishes in the next two seasons, 안전놀이터 추천 while Klopp led Liverpool to their first title since the English Premier League’s format change. Both managers are hailed as the greatest of all time.

The situation has left United with a lot to think about.

The club has been debating the future of Van Gaal. Initially, it was thought that Van Gaal would be sacked. This season, the Red Devils have the worst record in the EPL since its inception. They have a goal differential of -1 for the season. It was the first time since the inception of the EPL that United finished eighth and had a negative goal difference.

However, the FA Cup win turned things around. This is the second consecutive season that Van Gaal has won the trophy. Ten Haag won the League Cup last season. As the BBC notes, “Van Gaal became one of only four managers to win the title in consecutive seasons at United. Alex Ferguson, Matt Busby, and Ernest Mangnall are the others.

The BBC also weighed in on the sacking speculation

“When reports emerged that Mourinho would be sacked regardless of the FA Cup result, the club refused to comment. “If they (United) don’t want me, I will go elsewhere to win trophies, that’s what I do,” Ten Haag said. That’s what I do,” he said confidently.

Former Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, and Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna have all been mentioned as possible candidates for the job. However, the case for Ten Haag’s appointment is starting to look more convincing. According to the Manchester Evening News, United are not ruling out the idea of keeping Van Gaal. United’s hierarchy was reportedly impressed with the way van Gaal led them to victory over Man City in the FA Cup final.

According to the Manchester Evening News, 메이저사이트 “If officials unanimously agree to retain Van Gaal in an internal review at the end of the season, he will remain in charge of United next season. Van Gaal’s contract with United runs until the summer of 2025.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to sign Casemiro

Shocker. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nasr) is in the running to sign Casemiro (Man United).

British media outlet CourtOffside reported on April 4 (ET) that ‘Ronaldo wants to strengthen Al Nasr’s squad. He is personally pushing for the signing of two players, including Casemiro,” the outlet reported.

Ronaldo joined Al Nasr in January last year. Despite joining midway through the 2022-2023 season, he finished fifth on the team’s scoring list with 14 goals. This season, he scored 50 goals in 51 official matches, including four hat-tricks in the regular season. His 35 goals in the regular season, three in cup competitions, six in the Asian Champions League (ACL), and six in the Arab Club Champions Cup were all scored in all competitions. 안전놀이터 His 35 regular-season goals in the Saudi Arabian League are the most in a single season in history. But he never won a single trophy. In the end, he burst into tears on the pitch.

“Despite Ronaldo’s dazzling performances this season, Al Nasr hasn’t lifted a trophy,” said CourtOffside. ‘Ronaldo is keen to help strengthen the side,’ the publication quoted Spanish outlet Marca as saying. Al Nasr are looking to strengthen their squad for the new season. Ronaldo is expected to take active measures, including wanting to sign former teammates.

One of the players Ronaldo is said to want is Casemiro.

‘Casemiro is contracted to United until 2026,’ says CourtsOffside. However, he has only been in the starting lineup for 63% of the English Premier League (EPL) under Eric ten Haag. Casemiro and Ronaldo have won titles together in the European Champions League (UCL) and Spanish Primera Liga. Ronaldo added: “I am confident that the addition of Casemiro will strengthen Al Nasr’s competitiveness.

Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid (Spain) in the summer of 2022, in a transfer that was valued at £60 million. Casemiro became known as a “world-class” player during his time at Real Madrid, where he won trophies. 카지노사이트 추천 He quickly established himself in the first team at United, but his performances have been controversial this season and have been criticized by fans. Due to the team”s situation, he also played as a center back, where his sloppy performances often led to goals.

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Kim Min-jae getting a ‘pass’ from the new coach?

Bayern Munich’s center-back situation is in a state of disarray, but is Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) getting a ‘pass’ from the new coach?

BayernFootballWorks, the go-to source for Bayern Munich news, reported on Wednesday that the Bavarians are looking to make some big changes to their defense. One of the four center backs they currently have could be sold. Instead, they are considering signing Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) or Omar Sole (Red Bull Salzburg),” the report said.

Bayern Munich had one of their worst seasons in 2023-2024. Despite having the ‘best in the world’ in Harry Kane, Kim Min-Jae, and others, the Bavarians were unable to capitalize. For the first time in 12 years, Bayern Munich finished the season empty-handed. 카지노사이트 They finished third in the German Bundesliga with 23 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses (72 points). In the UEFA Champions League (UCL), they ended their challenge in the semifinals.

Along the way, there were rumors of divisions within the squad.

Some players reportedly had a factional fight with head coach Thomas Tuchel. Matthijs de Ligt reportedly protested against Tuchel. Tuchel responded by publicly criticizing Kim Min-jae. Bayern Munich had hit rock bottom on and off the field. The decision was made. They parted ways with Tuchel and appointed Vincent Kompany as head coach. Kompany’s three-year contract will keep him at the helm of Bayern Munich until 2027.

Change is expected. The Bavarians currently have Kim Min-Jae, De Ligt, and Dayo Upamecano. There is also Eric Dier on loan.

‘Upamecano is the top priority for sale,’ the outlet said. Internally, he is not good enough for Bayern Munich. Upamecano has made too many critical mistakes in important games. Upamecano’s potential destination is the English Premier League (EPL). 바카라사이트 추천 Bayern Munich are planning for next season with Kim Minjae, Dier, and De Ligt. De Ligt, in particular, is expected to play a big role. His status is likely to increase. De Ligt has had to constantly compete for places after his good form under Tuchel. Bayern Munich are also considering further signings,” he added.

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“I’m not interested in any of AS Roma’s players”

“I’m not interested in any of AS Roma’s players”

I thought it was ‘love’, but it was ‘fake news’. New AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho has denied that he is “not interested” in any of the players who have been touted as his “first choice” signing. It seems like a wise decision. After all, it was Romelu Lukaku, a player who is notoriously known for his ‘express cheating’. In conclusion, there will be no reunion between Mourinho and Lukaku at Fenerbahce.

On April 4 (KST), British media outlet Sportsmall reported that ‘Mourinho has given a 100 percent confirmation on the Lukaku signing rumors’. Mourinho was appointed as Fenerbahce’s manager on March 3 to great fanfare. The official signing ceremony was held at Turkkiye Istanbul’s Şikrü Sarazolu Stadium, 바카라사이트 where thousands of fans attended to welcome Mourinho. Mourinho was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the fans.

However, with Mourinho’s arrival came reports of his plans to sign players. In the summer transfer window, Mourinho is expected to bring in players that fit his style in order to improve Fenerbahce’s fortunes. It’s only natural for a new manager to bring in new players to revamp his squad. The question of who Mourinho will bring in has been the center of attention.

Some surprising names have been touted by local media as his ‘first signing’.

The rumors started when Aziz Ilidirim, the former president of Fenerbahce, said at the signing ceremony that he had “spoken to Mourinho about the players he wants to sign” and Lukaku was the first name that came up. The speculation was that Mourinho would bring Lukaku back to Fenerbahce to utilize the player he had previously had at Chelsea, Manchester United, and his former club AS Roma.

However, these speculations have been debunked. Mourinho himself denied the Lukaku rumors. While answering a journalist’s question about the possibility of signing AS Roma playmaker Paulo Dybala in the transfer window, Mourinho cleared the air on the possibility of reuniting with Lukaku.

Mourinho said, “(Dybala and Lukaku) are just names of former players at my old club (AS Roma). 메이저 토토사이트 I say that with 100% certainty. I have no interest in players from AS Roma,” Mourinho said, drawing a clear line in the sand. With those words, he put an end to any rumors of a reunion with Lukaku and even Dybala.

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Yves Bissouma of Tottenham is in trouble in France

Son Heung-min’s teammate Yves Bissouma (Tottenham) is in trouble in France.

After the end of the 2023-2024 season, Bissouma went on a “honey vacation” with his girlfriend in Cannes, a resort city in the south of France. However, he was shocked to be exposed to crime in Cannes.

According to British media, including The Sun, Bisumar arrived at a five-star hotel in Cannes at around 4 a.m. local time on February 2, where he was lured by a fan posing as a “selfie” and robbed by two masked gang members of a luxury watch and three diamond rings worth £260,000 (approximately $457,000).

Bisuma tried to escape to his hotel, but the door was locked and the gang sprayed him with tear gas. 토토사이트 A local police official said: “It is clear that they are part of a very well-organized gang. They were both waiting outside the hotel, and at around 4 a.m., when the couple got out of the limousine, they attacked them.”

Bissouma and his girlfriend were horrified and traumatized.

The couple, who had planned to spend a few days vacationing in a French resort, immediately boarded a flight to London. “We are aware of the incident and will continue to check on the welfare of Bissouma and his family,” a Tottenham spokesperson told The Sun.

Law enforcement in Khan has launched a full-scale investigation. They are examining surveillance footage from the neighborhood in hopes of catching the culprits. Bissouma was born in French-speaking Ivory Coast but now plays for Mali.

He had a difficult time at the Africa Cup of Nations in January, where he was battling malaria. At Tottenham, he has established himself as a mainstay defensive midfielder this season, making 28 appearances in the English Premier League (EPL).

It hasn’t been without its ups and downs. At the start of the season, he lived up to manager Enze Postecoglou’s expectations, 사설 토토사이트 but a combination of poor ‘card management’ and injuries halved his form. He also failed to score a single goal.