'Six consecutive losses against Samsung' NC Manager Lee Ho-jun: "I want to win today more than anything!"

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NC Dinos, which secured two consecutive wins against Lotte Giants to conclude the series with a winning streak, declared its intention to break the powerful 'Samsung jinx' as June began. Having suffered the humiliation of losing all six games against Samsung Lions this season, NC is preparing for an all-out effort with the goal of turning the tide and stabilizing the team.

NC Manager Lee Ho-jun, in a meeting with on-site reporters ahead of the away game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 2nd, opened up about losing all six times against Samsung this season, stating, "It may not be a jinx, but it is true that it is somewhat burdensome." The manager did not hide his strong desire for victory, adding, "However, since we lost all of them, I want to win today's game more than anything."

NC, which finished well against Lotte in the last week of May, expects to strengthen its roster with the arrival of players returning from military service in June. Manager Lee Ho-jun expressed his expectations, saying, "When players return from the military, the team should stabilize in various aspects." In particular, Lee Yong-jun-eun (SVP), a right-handed pitcher, has posted impressive records in 17 Futures League games with two wins, no losses, 10 saves, and an ERA of 1.19. Song Myeong-gi is also on the roster.

Ahead of today's game, Lee Yong-jun, who was registered for the first division, is expected to be utilized as a middle reliever. The manager explained, "Initially, rather than sending him out in a difficult situation, we plan to give him opportunities to appear as a connector in the middle so he can adapt to the first division stage."

The manager added regarding Song Myeong-gi, "First, he will regroup in the minor league, and we will decide his role after seeing him pitch for about one inning in the Futures League." Additionally, Manager Lee Ho-jun noted that he received reports that Song Myeong-gi-ga (SVP)'s velocity dropped somewhat in his last appearance, stating, "It seems his condition was not perfect. He showed confidence by saying he would pitch one more game to prove himself."

Today, NC lined up against Samsung's starting pitcher Harado with Kim Ju-won (shortstop), Lee Woo-seong (left fielder), Park Min-woo (second baseman), Park Geon-woo (designated hitter), Davison (first baseman), Kwon Hee-dong (right fielder), Seo Ho-cheol (third baseman), Kim Hyung-jun (catcher), and Oh Jang-han (center fielder) in that order. NC's starting pitcher is right-handed Asia Quota player Toda.

Regarding Oh Jang-han, who was included in the starting lineup upon registration today, Manager Lee Ho-jun said, "Oh Jang-hwan's first professional hit opponent is today's Samsung starter, Harado." He continued, "Jang-hwan has recently avoided deceptive pitches well, produced home runs and hits, and drawn many walks. With his condition at its peak, we placed him ninth in the lineup to hit comfortably without pressure. As long as he makes solid contact, we expect him to satisfy his craving for extra-base hits."

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