Chapter 720 – Episode 707. Wonho, Be Happy! (5)

[… Ji! I hit you! See Ya! Ji’s home run hitting Monument Park! It’s a home run in 3 consecutive games! Ji showing the best debut! Maybe Ji can also be named in Monument Park!]

[That may be so. This is truly incredible hitting ability. Perhaps, recruiting Maengho and G could be the Yankees’ second choice after recruiting Babe Ruth.]

[And here, another Monument Park prospect, Judge, comes to bat. Judge, hit, hit in front of left field. Judge runs to second base! At second base! … Out. Hamilton showing a good throw.]

[Ah, the pitcher is shaking, it’s a little disappointing.]

[Soto’s batted ball, to the pitcher. Toss to first base. Kim catches two outs. … Ohapee hits the ball high, but left fielder Hamilton handles it. Three out. But Ji’s solo home run evened the game out. The score is 3:3!]

With Ji Maeng-ho’s home run, the balance of the game returned to square one in the top of the 6th inning. The Yankees’ starting pitcher, Rodon, did his best to throw the ball, but in the end, he gave up one run and left the mound without finishing the top of the sixth inning, and Loaisiga came on the mound to end the inning.

[In the bottom of the 6th inning, trailing by 1 run, Houston’s mound changes from Kim to Derek True. Last season, he pitched 85.2 innings, recording an ERA of 4.62, and has allowed 2.2 scoreless innings this season.]

As the bottom of the sixth inning began, Houston’s bench lowered Wonho, who threw 103 pitches, and brought up Derek True, who had been selected as a sure-win this season, but unfortunately for Houston, the lead did not last long.

[… True strikes out Vientos. One out. Now at the plate is #6 hitter Derek Hall, who is 2-for-2 today. … Left! Let’s go! See Ya! Hall’s hit home run is recorded as a tying home run! Score 4:4!]

Just like that, Wonho’s first major league win went far away, and Houston’s relief pitch and true in the middle ended the bottom of the sixth inning, but the pattern of the batting match continued.

[… Whitcomb’s home run! Houston Astros turn the game around again! Score 5:4! … Bottom of the 7th inning, the leadoff batter is left alone. … Out! Now, Ji, the number one batter, comes to bat. Today’s record is 2 hits and 1 home run in 3 at-bats. … Ji’s hit is to the right this time! See Ya! Meng Haoji finds balance again! Hit consecutive home runs! Meng Hoji’s first consecutive home run since his debut! Score 5:5!]

[Haha, I heard that Ji is called God in Korea, and his batting skills really fit that nickname.]

[God… I also think of a nickname that suits me perfectly. A savior who will save the Yankees! Jesus! It is truly a god-like performance.]

[Jisus. Does it sound good? Jesus and G. Haha, it’s a nickname that will really save the Yankees.]

[… Judge strikes out and walks away. … Soto’s walk gets him on base. … Ohapi’s batting ball! Right! Let’s go! See Ya! Reversal in an instant! Score 7:5!]

True, who had been shaken by Ji Maeng-ho’s home run, also hit a home run to Ohapee, tilting the game toward the Yankees, and the Yankees were able to add one more point and end the game at 8:5.

[Miller strikes out the last batter! Game over! The Yankees take their opening three consecutive wins!]

*

-JISUS, Ji Maeng-ho! Multi-home run explosion! Yankees 3rd win in a row!

… Meanwhile, Ji Maeng-ho led the Yankees to victory by hitting his first multiple home runs in his major league debut. In this game, Ji Maeng-ho performed well, going 3 hits in 4 at-bats, 2 home runs, 3 runs, 2 RBIs, 1 walk, and 1 stolen base…

… Won-ho Kim allowed 3 runs and struck out 5 in 5 innings, putting off his opportunity for his first win of the season.

┗What is Jisus? LOL What is this guy that already has a nickname?

┗┗Gasp… So Abby…

┗┗Pad lip is a bitch, you just download the PDF and send it to the agency

┗┗This is a nickname given by a local Yankees caster. Probably like Jesus + Ji Maeng-ho.

┗┗ㅇㅅㅁㅎㅅ

┗┗ㅋㅋㅋ I’m a guy, I’m a guy lol He got a nickname after 3 games, it’s a legend lol

┗┗His skills are more legendary. 4 home runs in 60% 1 penny 5 leagues haha

┗┗There are still 3 games, so we have to watch more

┗┗Isn’t 4 home runs in 3 games even better?

┗ㅋㅋㅋㅋ All those bastards who were telling the fierce god of defense to fail, ahhhhh, the fierce god of defense proves it with a home run, right?

┗But when will these bastards of Jersey Soto hit a home run? Are the 0 home runs real? ㅅㅂ

┗Ah, it’s such a shame Wonho. He was pitching well until the 4th inning, but he hit a home run from Ji Maeng-ho and it went awry. Fuck, if we get 2 wins, we’ll give Wonho a win.

┗┗ㅋ Blocking your friend’s wayㅅㅅㅅ

┗┗What? You were a fucking player, right? Home run clickhaha

┗┗As expected, blocking a friend’s path is a harsh criticism haha

┗Wonho, let’s get one win next time!

┗┗But if you look at the strikeouts today, there is a chance

┗┗Possible ($120 million contract, 5 innings, 5.40 ERA)

┗┗ㅉㅉ These bastards are so anxious to make fun of major players. Ji Maeng-ho can’t ridicule, so why not?

┗ Wow, the fierce god of defense surpassed war1 in 3 games hahas. Baseball is just this bastard haha

┗┗ㅅㄲ?

┗┗It’s only three games, but I’m tired haha

┗┗How old is Otani?

┗┗0.6

┗┗In just 3 games? Otani, this guy is crazy too.

*

‘Ha… I really wanted to win today.’

First loss in major league. Defeat was a constant occurrence during my professional career, but even though it was a constant loss, I couldn’t help but feel bitter in my taste buds.

And today, my appetite was especially bitterer than usual. Today’s game was a game that Joo-hee was watching in person, as he was making his major league debut and was in a good mood after meeting for two days.

‘Mr. Joohee… ‘You must have been disappointed, right?’

The man Joo-hee said is her ideal type is a man who is sexy while doing his day job. But today, far from being sexy, he was a nuisance to the team.

‘As expected, there is no contact.’

Even after finishing his shower, there was no contact on his cell phone. It was clear that he was disappointed with his poor performance.

‘Well, when I can’t concentrate, I think about women… Of course, you have no choice but to lose. Asshole, asshole, asshole. Wonho, your baseball career doesn’t end when you come to the Major League.’

As Wonho was blaming himself, his cell phone started vibrating.

‘Uh… ?’

-Joohee: Today’s game was great. Leah said it would take about this long to shower and use her phone after the baseball team finished playing. Did I send it on time? Haha,

The main character of the vibration was Joo-hee, whom he had been waiting for.

‘What should I do? Reply right away? Or do you think I’m dirty if I take too short of a shower? ‘Wait a moment and send it?’

My head turns white when I hear the call from Joohee I was waiting for. There were many worries in a short period of time, but Wonho ultimately chose to go out like a man. Because he didn’t know when a fate like this would come to him again.

-Wonho: Yes. It was perfect. But I should have shown a good performance in today’s game, so I’m sorry.

-Joohee: No! I also know what the Major League is like. Haha, you’re good at it, aren’t you?

And, as if the choice was right, Juhee immediately sent Kaldap. As if he was waiting for his reply.

While I was wondering what to say to Joohee’s reply, my cell phone rang again.

-Joohee: Oh, and Kapende in front of me, do you have a moment? Should I get on a plane right away? Leah said she had some time after the game…

Juhee’s question about whether it’s time… Wonho quickly checked the time. There are about 40 minutes left until we board the plane. It seemed like that was enough to meet him. But is it okay for someone who ruined today’s game to meet Joo Hee? I had that question.

I wanted to answer that I wanted to meet him right away, but my worries took longer. And then,

“What’s the matter. Kim. “Are you doing this because of today’s game?”

Altuve, who was playing a leader role in the locker room, approached him.

“Oh, yes. Well, that’s right.”

“Well, that cheap guy showed up today. Well, he was good enough to not be cheap.”

A shameless guy… You’re probably talking about Meng Hao. After an argument with Mengho at second base, Altuve insisted that he come into the dugout and fight him. Of course, that didn’t happen because it was a back-and-forth situation.

Anyway, it was true that I was worried about the game, but it wasn’t because of Maengho, so Wonho corrected Altuve’s words.

“It’s not that, it’s because I feel like I didn’t do well in today’s game.”

“Can’t you? You? Haha. Don’t worry about that. Kim. You are still a rookie who just debuted. No one expects a complete shutout from you. And look at Julio right now. Even the guy who won over 80 games here came down after giving up 8 runs in 3 innings. You did well enough. “Our hitters couldn’t support us.”

And what I heard was warm consolation to the rookie who messed up his first game.

“… Is that so?”

“Okay, don’t worry too much. The season is long anyway. “Even if I can’t do it, I’ll be a starter for 30 games, so you’re not going to keep worrying about that, right?”

“Of course not.”

“Okay, smile. “Young friend.”

“… “Then, can I come and meet an acquaintance during my spare time?”

“Of course. As long as you arrive on time. Shouldn’t we have space to breathe too? Just because we lost three games in a row, we’re not sinners who can’t meet our friends, right?”

“… I understand.”

Altuve was right. Even if we lost today’s game, there were still many games left, and there was no reason why we couldn’t meet Joo-hee just because we couldn’t lead the team to victory. Moreover, I thought that if I didn’t meet him now, I would think of Joohee and regret it even more for weeks, even months.

Listening to veteran and team legend Rtube’s words, he thought it was foolish for him to even worry.

-Wonho: Then shall we meet for a moment? I’ll go there.

Wonho sent a message to Joohee, and Joohee took a picture of his location.

‘It’s close. I can watch for about 30 minutes.’

At Joo-hee’s reply, a smile bloomed on Won-ho’s face, and he quickly got dressed and ran to where Joo-hee was.

“Ha, ha. “I’m not late, right?”

“Mr. Wonho? Yes, I didn’t wait that long. But you came wearing a suit?”

“Oh, if you want to go on a private plane, you have to wear a suit. If you go back and change, it will take some time. Stay with Joohee as long as possible…, Ah!”

“Hmm…, You came wearing a suit because you wanted to stay with me for a long time…”

Joohee burst out laughing at Wonho’s embarrassed expression. And Wonho laughs again at Joohee’s laughter.

Wonho made a promise while looking at Joohee’s smiling face.

… This time, he will never let go of the woman in front of him.