Adam Oller, the starting pitcher for the KIA Tigers in the playoff Game 2, shared his thoughts ahead of the match.
According to Yonhap News on October 26, Oller reflected on his previous outing against Samsung on July 28, where he allowed eight runs in one inning. He stated, "At that time, there were issues with my pitching mechanics, and my pitching posture and habits were also problematic, which was really frustrating."
He added, "However, I corrected all the issues immediately afterward, and in the next game against Samsung, I returned to my normal form. Now, everything is completely resolved."
Oller expressed confidence in his upcoming start, saying, "I am very confident about pitching in Game 2. Samsung has a strong lineup with the return of Gu Ja-wook, but in the KBO League, the outcome often depends on the condition of the lineup on that day. My biggest goal is to minimize runs."
Regarding the absence of Samsung's star player Choi Hyung-woo from the starting lineup, he remarked, "If it were Gwangju, I would understand due to the defensive range, but Daegu is a park where fly balls are likely to turn into home runs, so it was somewhat unexpected. I believe that balls hit over my head will either hit the fence or go over it, so defensive range is not a significant issue." He added with a smile, "It's not my place to comment, but having the league's best hitter Choi Hyung-woo out of the lineup is very good for us."
Oller emphasized, "Once our team’s lineup finds its rhythm, it is among the best in the league. The Game 2 matchup will ultimately come down to pitching strength."
Meanwhile, the playoff Game 2 is scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM at the same venue. KIA is set to start Adam Oller, while Samsung will send Ariel Hurado to the mound.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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