SSG's seven-game losing streak: 'Rehab' Kim Kwang-hyun also skips rest day to visit and cheer → Lee Seung-yong: "We must mobilize every possible method"

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To help rescue SSG Landers, who have fallen into a deep slump with a seven-game losing streak, even 'ace' Kim Kwang-hyun (38), who is dedicated to rehabilitation following shoulder surgery, visited to encourage the players.

SSG will face the Samsung Lions in a home game of the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League' at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 26th. After failing to win for seven consecutive games up to the match against Gwangju KIA Tigers on the 24th, this game is one they must win without exception.

In this situation, a welcome guest, Kim Kwang-hyun, visited the home stadium. Kim traveled to Japan at the end of March due to shoulder pain and underwent surgery there. After recovering, he has been focusing on rehabilitation, and despite needing rest, he voluntarily came to the stadium to boost his teammates' morale in an effort to end the team's losing streak. Watching this scene, SSG manager Lee Seung-yong's face showed a mix of apology, gratitude, and a strong will to break the losing streak.

Recently, SSG has fallen into its worst slump with a seven-game losing streak due to a combination of misalignment between pitching and batting and the aggravation of injuries. In a situation where the team's atmosphere has become heavy, the ace's surprise visit is seen as a boost for the squad.

SSG manager Lee Seung-yong specifically mentioned Kim Kwang-hyun's visit during an interview with on-site reporters ahead of today's game, noting the team's recent difficulties. Manager Lee said, "Kim Kwang-hyun was supposed to rest today, but he came to cheer for his teammates. He even shouted encouragement from outside the practice field and joined the players for meals to lend a hand." He added, "To break the losing streak, we are mobilizing every possible method, including myself, the coaching staff, and all the players," expressing his gratitude.

Currently, SSG is engaging in grueling, close games throughout the losing streak. However, starting pitcher Shota Takeda, who took the mound in the match against Gwangju KIA on the 24th, delivered a quality start pitching performance (six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs) with six innings, four hits allowed, and three earned runs, showing signs of a comeback. Although the game was narrowly lost 2-3, the emergence of the starting pitchers was encouraging.

Manager Lee Seung-yong stated, "The starting pitchers are gradually stepping up," but also noted, "The longer the losing streak continues, the harder it becomes for both players and the coaching staff." He added, "I think we need to break the losing streak quickly today," revealing his earnest desire for victory.

Meanwhile, SSG set its starting lineup as follows: Park Sung-han (shortstop), Jung Jun-jae (second baseman), Heredia (first baseman), Kim Jae-hwan (designated hitter), Han Yu-seom (right fielder), Choi Ji-hoon (center fielder), Oh Tae-gon (first baseman), Ahn Sang-hyun (third baseman), and Lee Ji-young (catcher). The starting pitcher is left-handed foreign pitcher Benjiano. Oh Tae-gon, who was absent on the 25th due to a decline in condition, is notable for his return to the starting lineup.

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