Lotte continued its steep rise with 9 wins and 1 loss in the last 10 games. Unfortunately, they failed to win 10 games in a row, but the atmosphere was not likely to be lost even if they were losing.

Lotte, which continued its unstoppable momentum, encountered an unexpected variable. Since the match against KIA in Gwangju on the 4th, 4 games in a row were canceled due to rain. Including the 8-day rest day, there are concerns about the deterioration of the sense of actual play as there is no game for 5 days. 

However, director Larry Sutton considered it a good thing rather than a bad thing. “Usually, when it rains, the players can take the day off. Baseball is played every day, so sometimes it can be a day to relieve fatigue. There are tired players, so it will be a useful rest day,” he said. 

Regarding the concern that “the uptrend may be somewhat dampened due to bad weather,” Sutton said, “I don’t think that the good atmosphere will end just because there is a gap. Rather, I see it as a period of recovery.” 

He then showed a relaxed reaction, saying, “I have been running hard so far, so I think it’s time to take a break for a while. When the game starts again, I just need to use my accumulated strength and concentration to raise the mood.” 

The reason why he is full of confidence that he can do this is because, unlike previous years, his power is strong. Manager Sutton evaluated the current power, saying, “Unlike in the past, the entry was composed of players with excellent athletic nerves. The bullpen depth has improved and the backup staff has definitely become stronger.” 메이저사이트

In addition, “If you look at the entry, it is composed of dynamic members consisting of existing veteran core members, free agent transfer players, and young and athletic prospects. The team color has changed from before,” he added. 

It is important to show consistent performance in order to reach higher places. Coach Sutton emphasized, “To advance to the Korean Series, we need to maintain consistently high performance. The key is how consistently we can show our performance with the power we have throughout the season.” 

Meanwhile, Lotte will bring Doosan home from the 9th and play three consecutive matches during the week. What will Lotte, who won 1 win and 1 loss against Doosan in the opening two games, show in the home room?