With no games being played stateside, there is only one place to get your baseball fix right now and that is the KBO. The Korean baseball season began earlier this month and is drawing more attention then ever.
One of the interesting things for Mets fans to watch during these games is the performances of some former players that were in New York just last season. Drew Gagnon, Chris Flexen and Aaron Altherr are all playing in the KBO after last suiting up with the Mets in the MLB.
Flexen and Gagnon each had their stints in the Mets bullpen in 2019, but they are now featured starters for their respective teams in the KBO.
Pitching for the Doosan Bears, Flexen was particularly dominant in his latest start, nearly going the distance against Altherr’s NC Dinos.
Former Mets pitcher Chris Flexen was dominant today in the KBO
8 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB, 10 K
Now has a 1.12 ERA through 3 starts
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) May 20, 2020
Flexen wasn’t the only ex-Met to throw a gem on Wednesday though, as Gagnon had himself a great outing as well, blanking the Lotte Giants across six inning pitched.
Former Mets pitcher Drew Gagnon in the KBO today:
6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K and induced this triple play
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) May 20, 2020
If you want to tune in to watch some KBO action yourself, games are being aired on ESPN and can also be streamed through Twitch.
