'Don't lose consecutive games' KIA's best lineup is in operation'Jeong Hae-young will return soon, Lee Woo-sung at the end of July'
Jul 13, 2024
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KIA will face SSG Landers at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 13th. In the first of the three consecutive weekend games between the two teams held the previous day, KIA lost 6-14 and failed to try for seven consecutive wins.
KIA, which has won six consecutive games from the end of the first half to the first three consecutive LG games in the second half, expected starter Hwang Dong-ha's good pitching as Choi Hyung-woo, Pil Seung-jo Jeon Sang-hyun, and Jang Hyun-sik rested and Byun Woo-hyuk was the first baseman.
However, Hwang Dong-ha, who took the mound for the first time in a long time, collapsed with eight runs (five earned) in two ⅓ innings, and the mound collapsed with a whopping 10 runs by adding a defensive error only in the top of the third inning. In the end, he failed to prevent a heavy defeat. KIA is showing a particularly weak performance with three wins and seven losses against SSG.
Coach Lee Bum-ho, who met ahead of the SSG match on the 13th, said, `I didn't want to lose coolly, but maybe because Dong-ha came out after a long time. I definitely thought that taking too much rest and going up wasn't that good for pitchers. Yesterday, the speed was 2-3km less than usual. There were some good hits, but we saw some bad hits, so we looked back and said, "It was a unlucky game."
KIA will resume its best batting order on the day to prevent losing consecutive games. Choi Hyung-woo is listed as the No. 4 designated hitter, and Na Sung-beom plays right field defense. Socrates (left fielder), Choi Won-jun (center fielder), Kim Do-young (third baseman), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Na Sung-bum (right fielder), Kim Sun-bin (second baseman), Seo Geon-chang (first baseman), Han Jun-su (capture), and Park Chan-ho (striker). Han Jun-su, not Kim Tae-gun, wears a mask as the starting catcher. The starting pitcher is Yoon Young-chul.
Injured players are also preparing to return. Closer Jung Hae-young started playing catch at Champions Field on the 12th. Coach Lee Bum-ho "I threw 80-90% of the ball today. Since there is no fear, pain, or burden anymore, I think I can come out in a little while if I prepare from now on." We can also expect to return next weekend.
Lee Woo-sung, who suffered a hamstring injury, can also return as early as the end of July. Director Lee Bum-ho makes his last check on Monday. If it's okay there, it's a preparation process to start exercising. I think I'll be able to come back by the end of July or early August."
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