Kim Byong-Hyeon 17 Saves in Season

`Mr. Strikeout` Kim Byong-Hyeon (22, Arizona Diamondbacks) made the save despite an uncertain pitching game.

At the game with the Milwaukee Brewers on September 28, Kim let one homerun, 3 balls, and 2 base hit points, yet still secured the team`s victory with 13-11. As a result, Kim recorded 17 saves (5 wins, 6 losses) this season but his earned run average rose from 2.91 to 3.06.

Arizona`s starting pitcher Randy Johnson pitched 2 innings in 3 of 6 games, throwing 16 strikeouts, and scored 20 wins (6 losses). Arizona maintained its lead in the National League and played the number two team, San Francisco Giants for the win in two games.

Kim Jong-Seok kjs0123@donga.com