From 0-36 to a Glimmer of Hope: 'Queen of Baseball' Team Black Queens Shows Remarkable Improvement in One Month

The national team-level sports stars forming the women's baseball team Black Queens have shown remarkable improvement in just one month, overcoming a shocking 0-36 defeat in their early days.

In the second episode of Channel A's entertainment program 'Queen of Baseball,' aired on the 2nd, the Black Queens' first practice game and their first official match held a month later were broadcast. The team comprises former national and professional athletes from various sports.

During their initial practice match, the Black Queens struggled with basic baseball concepts, such as being unfamiliar with the 'dropped third strike' rule, against the formidable women's baseball team, Real Diamonds. This resulted in a devastating 0-36 loss, with 27 runs conceded in the first inning alone, leading to an early game termination. Coach Choo Shin-soo critically assessed the situation as "feeling like being lectured," while director Park Seri encouraged the players, stating, "We now know how long our road ahead is."

Following the shocking defeat, the Black Queens players dedicated themselves to intensive training, starting at 6 AM and continuing late into the night. They focused on rebuilding their defensive fundamentals, achieving noticeable growth over the month.

In their first official game a month later, the Black Queens displayed a completely transformed performance. Facing the Police Agency Women's Baseball Team, pitcher Jang Soo-young showed significant improvement, and the combination play between Park Ha-yan and Ju Su-jin in the first inning successfully prevented any runs. In the bottom of the first, they created a bases-loaded opportunity with no outs, proving the immense development of a team that had previously suffered a 0-36 defeat.

'Queen of Baseball' has gained significant popularity, ranking high in non-drama buzzworthiness rankings after its broadcast. Viewers are sending their support, commenting, "It feels like watching a women's baseball team truly form and grow." Despite facing the daunting challenges of baseball, even for elite athletes, the Black Queens chose early morning training over despair, showcasing new hope for the revival of women's baseball.

Netizens commented, 'Even national team players find baseball difficult,' 'The 0-36 loss was shocking, but I applaud their improvement in just a month,' and 'Watching the growth of the women's baseball team makes me want to cheer for them,' showing their support for the Black Queens' endeavor.