The Reds totaled only four hits after getting just two in a win the previous day at Busch Stadium. Gallegos earned his first save by retiring all four batters he faced.Ĭincinnati's bats struggled for a second straight night. So, for next time I need to improve to be more aggressive.''Ĭardinals relievers John Gant, Andrew Miller and Giovanny Gallegos combined for three innings. For example, there were some full counts. ''I had no walks allowed so that's one thing I really think it was great,'' Kim said. Kim isn't content with the strong outing and would like to improve on his fastball velocity. And he's got a heart of a lion that's going to compete regardless of when and where you fit him for the team.'' ''And he's got a grateful heart, which I appreciate. And he's just a take-it-as-it-comes kind of guy and he's got a positive mindset, which I appreciate,'' Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. ''I can't say enough about this guy's attitude. But before he could make a start, the team had to sit out for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the club. Once baseball resumed, he was relegated to the bullpen before injuries moved him back into the rotation. When spring training was halted in March because of the virus outbreak, his family couldn't leave South Korea for a planned visit to the United States.
Kim's journey to his first major league win wasn't easy. The 32-year-old left-hander signed with the Cardinals in the winter after going 136-77 over 12 seasons in South Korea.
0 kommentar(er)
