Byeong Hyeon Earns 13th Save with Perfect Pitching

Kim Byeong-hyeon (24, Boston Redsox), who did not have opportunity to appear on the ground during the Chuseok holidays, added another save in ten days. Kim went to the mound in the top of the 9th inning yesterday in a home match at the Fenway Park against the Chicago Whitesox when his team was leading by 7-4. Kim maintained the victory by making the batters go out in a one-two-three order. Now, Kim has 8 wins, 10 losses, 13 saves and his ERA is lowered to 3.49.

Kim, who appeared on the mound when the team is leading by 3 points, struck out designated hitter Armando Rios with only three balls, and then put Roberto Alomar grounded to first. Carlos Lee, the third batter, was a bit rough to handle as he hit 3 fouls but Kim also put hit grounded out at the eight pitching.

With yesterday’s victory, the Boston, which now has 86 victories and 60 losses, could maintain its lead in the American League Wild Card by 1.5 game differences with the Seattle Mariners.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds by 7-6 and now has 78 victories and 69 losses. The Chicago now chases the Houston Astros(79-68), the lead of the central division, with one game difference. Cho Hee-seop of the Cubs did not appear on the day.

Hwan-Soo Zang zangpabo@donga.com