'Hiura starts as left fielder': Kiwoom Heroes aim to break 7-game losing streak with lineup change; Park Jun-hyun deployed as '7-game stopper'!

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Kiwoom Heroes, mired in a 7-game losing streak, are seeking a turnaround with a bold lineup change. Foreign hitter Hiura will start at left field, anchoring both offense and defense, while veteran Seo Geon-chang will lead off to open the attack.

Under manager Seol Jong-jin, Kiwoom Heroes announced their starting lineup ahead of the final game of the weekend 3-game series against KT Wiz at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League' on the 31st.

Facing KT's starter Boesilri today, Kiwoom Heroes set their batting order as follows: Seo Geon-chang (designated hitter), An Chi-hong (second baseman), Hiura (left fielder), Kim Woong-bin (third baseman), Choi Ju-hwan (first baseman), Lee Hyung-jong (right fielder), Kim Geon-hee (catcher), Park Chae-wool (center fielder), and Kwon Hyuk-bin (shortstop). First, Im Byung-wook was removed from the starting lineup, and Park Chae-wool was inserted as the center fielder.

The most eye-catching change is Hiura's inclusion. Hiura will start today as the third hitter and left fielder. Having played as the third designated hitter in yesterday's (30th) game, Hiura, known for his powerful hitting, will now also take responsibility for outfield defense, leading the charge to end the losing streak.

The starting pitcher tasked with carrying Kiwoom Heroes' fate onto the mound is 'rookie fireballer' Park Jun-hyun. Having appeared in 5 games this season with a record of 1 win, 1 loss, and an ERA of 2.84, Park Jun-hyun is shouldering the heavy responsibility of being the team's '7-game stopper' and is expected to deliver a strong performance against the KT lineup. Notably, Park Jun-hyun previously started against KT on the 10th, pitching 5 scoreless innings and earning the image of a 'KT nemesis,' raising high expectations for his performance today.

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