Mun Dong-ju No Abnormalities... Hanwha and National Baseball Team Relieved

[Financial News]  Hanwha Eagles' ace Mun Dong-ju breathed a sigh of relief. On the 16th, during the game against NC Dinos, he was hit on the right arm by a hard-hit ball and had to be replaced, but a detailed examination revealed no major issues.
Hanwha club announced on the 17th, "There were no unusual findings in the X-ray examination of the right arm," adding, "However, there is swelling, so we will monitor it for about two more days." For Hanwha fans, this is truly 'a relief.'
This season, with 9 wins, 3 losses, and an ERA of 3.36, Mun Dong-ju, who throws fastballs exceeding 160km/h, is currently the biggest driving force for Hanwha to compete fiercely with LG for the top spot. If he had been sidelined, Hanwha's dream of winning would have been shattered. But there was no bolt from the blue. With his health confirmed, Hanwha continues to hold onto hopes of winning.
The news of Mun Dong-ju's safety is not just a joy for Hanwha fans. His shoulder will also determine the fate of Korean baseball at the WBC to be held at Tokyo Dome next March. Korea will face Japan, Australia, Czech Republic, and Taiwan in the group stage. They must finish in the top two to advance to the quarterfinals, and the match against Taiwan is crucial.
The problem is that Taiwan is not easy. Initially, the starting candidate against Taiwan was Ahn Woo-jin. However, due to a shoulder injury during military service, he had to undergo surgery, making his participation in the WBC virtually impossible. The focus of the Korean national team naturally shifts to Mun Dong-ju. Last year, Taiwan, led by Lin Yu-min, defeated Japan to win the Premier12. Korea has repeatedly bowed to Lin Yu-min on the international stage.
However, the pitcher who dominated Lin Yu-min in the Hangzhou Asian Games final was Mun Dong-ju. With a fastball of 160km/h, he shut down the Taiwanese lineup with 6 scoreless innings, leading Korea to a gold medal. This is why the claim that he is the only starting pitcher who can face Lin Yu-min is not an exaggeration. 
This injury scare was a warning to both Hanwha and Korean baseball. If Mun Dong-ju's shoulder collapses, both Hanwha's championship race and Korea's WBC honor restoration are in jeopardy. That is why the fans are even more desperate.
Mun Dong-ju is safe. "Hanwha fans, as well as the entire Korean baseball community, wish for his health.
jsi@fnnews.com Jeon Sang-il Reporter