KIA manager Lee Bum-ho, who came to Daegu with a '90% chance of winning'"It's not over yet, I can't ignore the 10% variable"
Oct 25, 2024
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KIA Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho urged the team to concentrate. Coach Lee met with reporters ahead of Game 3 of the 2024 Korean Series against the Samsung Lions at Lions Park in Daegu on the 25th, saying there is a 10% percentage left. We are not in a situation to argue about that. You have to think about how to win every game. I'm more worried about the future than the past two games."
KIA laughed in both the first and second games at home. KIA, which had been tied to Samsung starter Won Tae-in and had no goal on the 21st, gave up a solo shot to Kim Heon-gon in the top of the sixth inning and was on the verge of additional runs as consecutive walks continued. However, the suspended game was declared due to rain, and Jeon Sang-hyun, who took the mound in relief in the resumed game in two days, escaped from the cliff as he pitched scoreless. KIA, which succeeded in turning the tables and took the first game, succeeded in winning two consecutive games as the batters exploded even in the second game that followed immediately. Looking back on the history of 18 of the 20 teams that won both the first and second games of the Korean Series, KIA had a V12 chance.
The key is how KIA will perform in the third and fourth games in Daegu. He won two consecutive games on the 23rd with a sense of hitting revived, but the obstacle is that the game continues after a day off. The focus will be on the confidence of winning six games (one loss) in seven games against Samsung in Daegu this season, but Samsung's offensive, which is in desperate need of a rebound in the team's No. 1 home run (185), is also expected to be tough.
Director Lee said, `The Korean Series is not over yet. Now it's the third round. I'm not thinking about benefits and disadvantages. In the first game, we were lucky or not, but we played as we prepared and I think we won the game as it went. The same goes for the second game. The first priority is to play the third game well. Luck can change" he reiterated his concentration.
-Seo Geon-chang was used as the first baseman again.
▶Reyes is the ace, and it seems difficult to score a lot of points. He also pitched well in the playoffs. Operation is likely to be necessary in critical situations. There are many batters who have long balls in the top batting order. He is in good condition and saw his ability to carry out operations. The first baseman's position is planned to be replaced by players with better defense after three at-bats. Seo Geon-chang was selected as a starter to make a lot of use of the opportunity when it was at stake.
-Can the selection of Game 4 be changed depending on today's result.
▶ No, my nails are coming out. If you throw it in Game 4, you can take a day off and use it again in Game 7. There is no problem in ball power or number of pitches. As Won Tae-in is starting, I think we should use nails as well.
-Concern about the burden of bullpen stamina.
▶It's not that big. I cut the number of pitches at an appropriate level, and I also took a day off yesterday. I'm checking every day through the training part, but there's no big problem. As I have been waiting for the Korean Series for a long time, there is no physical problem.
-Samsung has a lot of home runs in Daegu.
▶There is no problem with hitting a solo home run. The ballpark is small, so it can't be helped that a home run comes out. As long as it's not a home run that gets hit with runners together. A stadium with frequent long balls does not mean that long balls continue to come out. If you have a chance, you should focus on scoring even the least. I've prepared myself to some extent. He stressed to the pitchers not to be too conscious about home runs. You should be wary of hitting a home run with runners on. The same will be true of the opponent.
-I got a 90% chance.
The percentage of ▶10% remains. We are not in a situation to argue about that. You have to think about how to win every game. I'm more worried about the future than the past two games. I'm thinking about how to win. Baseball can also be overturned in 100-0. I don't care about the percentage. I will only think about how to target Reyes and how to score points in each situation.
-Did you notice a change in Reyes in the playoffs.
▶I don't think LG players bothered Reyes in the playoffs. The ball was sprayed with a very good balance in the same pattern and the same timing. You have to shake it in a situation where you have to shake it. He's in good condition, but he threw a lot of balls, so I thought about analyzing that part and bothering him. During the season, he hit a real pitch well. I'll trust the players and win.
-Are you saying you're going to play running baseball.
▶I think it should be like that if the runner goes out. Reyes' quick motion was large and there was a lot of stealing permission. If there is even a small gap, you should dig in. There are only seven hits in two playoff games. You can't win with that kind of hit. You'll have to shake it when you shake it so you can break Reyes.
-There are some changes in Samsung batting order.
▶Pull up players in good condition. Ryu Ji-hyuk fits very well, so I put it up as number 2. I don't think it's a big change except for putting Kim Heon-gon back to put him on the chance. The players who were strong in Lauer, who fit well in this series, were united as much as possible. We will prepare for it as long-distance shots can come out in unexpected areas.
-Do you think you're getting lucky with this series.
▶The Korean Series is not over yet. Now it's the third round. I'm not thinking about benefits and disadvantages. In the first game, we were lucky or not, but we played as we prepared and I think we won the game as it went. The same goes for the second game. The first priority is to play the third game well. Luck can change.
-Lauer is one game, but it wasn't good for Samsung.
▶There are many pitchers who threw well among the middle pitchers. The reason why Lauer was sent out to the Samsung match was because he thought he was likely to meet with Samsung. Lauer also has experience of being hit in the first game, so he must be greedy to throw well. I'm satisfied if I keep about five innings well. If it is judged to be shaken, I think it is right to prepare for a game that wins by raising the middle pitcher quickly.
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