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Samsung Lions are set to embark on a two-game winning streak against NC Dinos. They have assembled a core batting lineup featuring Koo Ja-wook, Choi Hyung-woo, and Lewin Diaz, while outfielder Park Seung-kyu will remain on the bench.
Samsung will face NC Dinos at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 2nd in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'. The starting lineup is set as follows: Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Kim Sung-yoon (right fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Jeon Byeong-woo (third baseman), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), and Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop).
The most eye-catching aspect is the strengthened core batting lineup. A middle-to-long-range hitting lineup has been built with left-handed batters. Star hitter Koo Ja-wook will create opportunities or step up as a savior, while veteran Choi Hyung-woo, who has built the first-ever 1,000-hit milestone in KBO history and is showcasing sharp batting form, will anchor the lineup at the fourth spot. Foreign hitter Diaz follows behind to maximize firepower. Diaz, who hit a multi-home run game in the seventh spot, is now batting fifth in consecutive games.
In contrast, outfielder Park Seung-kyu, who has recently shown consistent performance, is excluded from the starting lineup and will remain on the bench. He is expected to contribute as a 'joker' in the latter stages of the game, serving as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement.
Samsung's starting pitcher for today is right-hander Huardo. After making a start on the 2nd, Huardo is expected to take a break after not appearing in a game for seven days. This season, Huardo has appeared in 11 games, posting a solid record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and an ERA of 2.17. Notably, out of 11 appearances, he delivered an outstanding 10 quality starts (starting pitcher pitching 6 or more innings while allowing 3 or fewer earned runs).
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