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'Lee Jae-hyun Suddenly Excluded + Ryu Ji-hyuk Returns to Starting Lineup': Samsung Makes Strategic Lineup Changes Against Hanwha Eagles' Cho Chang-mo

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Samsung's eighth batter, Lee Jae-hyun, reached base with a hit in the top of the first inning with one out and runners on second and third during the 2026 KBO League match between Hanwha Eagles and Samsung Lions at Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park on the 15th. 2026.04.15. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@
Samsung's eighth batter, Lee Jae-hyun, reached base with a hit in the top of the first inning with one out and runners on second and third during the 2026 KBO League match between Hanwha Eagles and Samsung Lions at Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park on the 15th. 2026.04.15. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@
The 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League match between Doosan Bears and Samsung Lions was held at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 28th. Samsung's Ryu Ji-hyuk celebrated after hitting a one-run double with no outs and one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, reaching base. /Photo=Chief correspondent Kim Jin-kyung kim.jinkyung@
The 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League match between Doosan Bears and Samsung Lions was held at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 28th. Samsung's Ryu Ji-hyuk celebrated after hitting a one-run double with no outs and one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, reaching base. /Photo=Chief correspondent Kim Jin-kyung kim.jinkyung@

Samsung Lions are making significant lineup changes today in pursuit of a victory. With starting shortstop Lee Jae-hyun excluded from the lineup, the 'housekeeper' Ryu Ji-hyuk has returned to the starting lineup.

Samsung announced its starting lineup ahead of its home game against NC Dinos at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 4th. Having lost 4-6 the previous day (3rd), Samsung aims to challenge for a winning series with a victory today.

Today, Samsung set its starting lineup to face NC's left-handed starting pitcher Cho Chang-mo: Kim Sung-yoon (center fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Park Seung-gyu (right fielder), Jeon Byeong-woo (third baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), and Park Gye-beom (second baseman). Samsung's starting pitcher is right-hander Won Tae-in.

Ryu Ji-hyuk, who was absent from the starting lineup the previous day (3rd), has returned as the eighth batter and second baseman. Ryu Ji-hyuk's return is a strong positive development that adds cohesion on both offense and defense. Known for his veteran-like strategic execution and stable infield defense, he is expected to add weight to the lower part of the batting order.

Meanwhile, Lee Jae-hyun, who has been a core infielder for Samsung, was excluded from the starting lineup. With the shortstop position vacant due to Lee Jae-hyun's exclusion, Park Gye-beom will bat ninth and coordinate the infield defense.

It remains to be seen how veteran Ryu Ji-hyuk, who has returned to fill the void left by Lee Jae-hyun's absence from the starting lineup, will shake off the disappointment of the previous day's defeat.

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