"Heo Kyung-min and Ryu Hyun-in's injuries were terrifying, yet they appeared again → It's truly amazing!" Even the legendary KS coach was amazed by the emergence of the "hero of chaotic times."

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KT Wiz is finding a way forward with the emergence of a new 'hero of chaotic times', despite a major setback of consecutive injuries to starting infielders, particularly third basemen. The protagonist is infielder Jang Jun-won (31).

KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-cheol expressed his surprise at the depth and growth of the team's position players during a meeting with on-site reporters ahead of the game against Kiwoom Heroes on the 19th.

As of the 19th, KT sits in second place, two games behind Samsung, but the third base position has been devastated by injuries, leaving no distinction between starters and backups. Starting third baseman Heo Kyung-min (36) was removed from the 1st-man roster on the 16th due to a partial tear in his left hamstring, while Ryu Hyun-in (26), who was expected as a backup, suffered a fracture in his right finger while sliding during the Changwon NC game on the same day, making a long-term absence inevitable.

However, another infielder, Jang Jun-won, has emerged. Filling the starting third base spot, Jang hit a two-run single in the second inning against Kiwoom starter An Woo-jin on the 18th, becoming the hero with the go-ahead RBI. He also provided stable defensive performance, contributing to the team's four-game winning streak.

On this day, Manager Lee recalled his concerns at the start of this season's camp, wondering, ""Who will actually make it to the 1st-man roster?"" He then added, ""As the season progresses, someone always appears to fill that spot. It's a story we hear every season, but it's truly amazing"," while mentioning Jang Jun-won with admiration.

Jang Jun-won will start at third base again today against Kiwoom. This marks his fourth consecutive start since the Changwon NC game on the 16th. KT lined up against Kiwoom's right-handed starter Ha Young-min with the following batting order: Choi Won-jun (right field), Kim Sang-soo (second base), Kim Hyun-soo (first base), Jang Sung-woo (designated hitter), Hilliard (left field), Bae Jung-dae (center field), Jang Jun-won (third base), Han Seung-taek (catcher), and Lee Kang-min (shortstop). The starting pitcher is 'underhand' Go Young-pyo.

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