'10G Batting Average 0.308' Ahn Chi-hong, Misses 2nd Consecutive Game → Finally Removed from Roster: "Left Hamstring Tendonitis, Coordinating Return Schedule After Rest"

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After breaking a four-game losing streak and barely securing a foothold for a comeback, the Kiwoom Heroes have encountered bad news regarding an injury. Ahn Chi-hong (36), the veteran infielder and centerpiece of the team's lineup, will be sidelined for the time being due to a hamstring injury.

The Kiwoom organization announced after removing catcher Park Sung-bin (22) and outfielder Choo Jae-hyun (27) from the first-division roster on the afternoon of the 8th, a day without games, that "Ahn Chi-hong received medical treatment at a hospital today, and examination results indicated left hamstring tendonitis. Accordingly, Ahn Chi-hong has been removed from the first-division roster."

Ahn Chi-hong, who had been leading the team's offense with a 0.308 batting average over the last 10 games, recently raised concerns after being excluded from the starting lineup for two consecutive games. His last recorded performance was on the 5th against the Jamsil Doosan Bears, going 0-for-4 in four at-bats. Detailed examination results confirmed that, fortunately, he avoided major injuries such as tears or severe damage.

A club official explained the background of the removal, stating, "Fortunately, it is not a serious injury. However, discomfort in the affected area has persisted recently, and in consideration of the long season ahead and player protection, we determined that rest is preferable to pushing through."

Ahn Chi-hong plans to set aside his bat for the time being until the pain subsides, focusing on treatment and rest.

The club added, "First, we will closely monitor Ahn Chi-hong's recovery progress and plan to determine a specific schedule for his return to the first division when his physical condition is fully restored."

For Kiwoom, which broke its four-game losing streak by defeating Doosan 4-1 the previous day (the 7th), this departure is somewhat regrettable. Ahn Chi-hong has played 57 games this season, posting a respectable batting average of 0.291 (64 hits in 220 at-bats), 4 home runs, 24 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.768. His batting average in scoring position this season is also a solid 0.291.

Meanwhile, Kiwoom will face the NC Dinos in a three-game series at their home stadium, Gocheok Sky Dome, starting from the 9th. Kiwoom has announced that foreign left-handed pitcher Kenny Rosenberg will start on the 9th, while NC will field right-handed pitcher Kim Tae-kyung.

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