Go Woo-suk Pitches 1 Scoreless Inning in Return From Suspension

Go Woo-suk, who returned from a suspension for violating the ban on foreign substances, delivered a strong performance in his comeback game.

Right-handed reliever Go Woo-suk of the St. Paul Saints, Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, took the mound as the team's fourth pitcher in a home game against the Louisville Bats, Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, at CHS Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 5 (KST).

He took the mound in the top of the 8th inning with a 11-5 lead, pitching 1 scoreless inning while allowing no hits and just one walk.

After retiring the leadoff hitter, Go walked Will Benson, but completed his outing by inducing a double play from the next batter, Michael Chavis.

He threw 17 pitches on the day, with his fastball topping out at 153 km/h.

Go, who reached the big leagues this season, was optioned to Triple-A on July 21 and received a suspension during a home game against the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) on July 25.

At the time, Go was ejected by the umpire after a pre-pitch inspection revealed a sticky substance inside his glove.

An automatic 10-game suspension followed.

Go claimed that there was no intent, stating, "The substance was formed by sweat and rosin repeatedly mixing and hardening on the leather," and appealed through the players' union.

The suspension was subsequently reduced to 8 games.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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