Karina remains determined to keep her promise to the team and fans as much as possible.
According to the entertainment and sports industries on the 9th, Karina was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the third game of the series between the Lotte Giants and the SSG Landers at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium that afternoon. Karina is expected to actively participate in the schedule by greeting the Lotte team and filming content.
However, due to the rain cancellation of the second game on the 9th, a doubleheader is scheduled for that day, with the second game starting at 2 PM. As a result, the third game, for which Karina is scheduled to throw the first pitch, will be delayed, making her first pitch event a bit rushed. aespa has a fan signing event scheduled in Daegu at 8 PM that evening.
A source told TenAsia, “Originally, the third game was scheduled to start at 5 PM, but due to the weather, it has turned into a doubleheader, making Karina’s schedule quite tight. Karina is determined to fulfill her schedule at Sajik Baseball Stadium and keep her promise to throw the first pitch as much as possible.”
Some believe that Karina can only throw the first pitch if the third game starts at 5 PM as scheduled. If the second game does not end by 4 PM, there is a high possibility that her first pitch event will be canceled. Typically, a baseball game lasts more than three hours, so it is unlikely the third game will start at 5 PM.
Despite these prospects, Karina has expressed her desire to honor her promise to the Lotte team and baseball fans. Many fans are eagerly anticipating whether they will get to see Karina’s pitching form.
Meanwhile, to ensure smooth league operations, the KBO decided to schedule doubleheaders for games canceled due to rain starting this season. If games on Friday or Saturday are canceled due to weather, they will be played as doubleheaders the next day. This rule has been in effect since April, excluding the peak summer months of July and August.
