'Choi Ji-man to start!' Ulsan Whales to face 'Bulkkot Baseball2' in special match at Gocheok Dome on the 12th → Live broadcast also planned

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Ulsan Whales, South Korea's first citizen-owned professional baseball team, is set to present a special stage before baseball fans nationwide.

On the 3rd, Ulsan Whales announced that it will hold a special game against the popular baseball content 'Bulkkot Baseball2' at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome at 2 p.m. on the 12th.

According to the club, this match goes beyond a simple event-style game; it is a meaningful occasion for Ulsan Whales, in its inaugural season, to share its challenges and achievements with the nation. Despite being in its first year, Ulsan Whales has been making waves by competing at the top of the Futures League Southern Division. In particular, by introducing a new operational model as a 'citizen-owned team,' it is being recognized as a model case for a professional baseball club that grows together with the local community.

Veteran infielder Choi Ji-man (35), who recently joined the team and generated significant buzz, will participate in this special Gocheok Dome match along with Ulsan's foreign players, drawing high expectations from baseball fans. The team aims to showcase its strong 'team spirit' through this opportunity and fully display the skills and potential it has honed over time.

A live broadcast has also been arranged for fans unable to attend in person. The special match will be aired live nationwide via SBS Plus, delivering Ulsan Whales' unique charm and competitiveness vividly to living rooms across the country.

Expectations from both the club's front office and on-site staff are particularly high. Kim Dong-jin, president of Ulsan Whales, stated, "Through this game, we hope more baseball fans will come to know Ulsan Whales and find common ground with the value and potential of a citizen-owned team. We aim to establish ourselves as a club that grows together with the region and its fans."

Jang Won-jin, the manager who has taken charge, also shared his thoughts: "This match is a precious opportunity for Ulsan Whales to show national fans the significance of its first season as a citizen-owned team. We will do our utmost to allow players to fully demonstrate their prepared skills and widely promote the names of both Ulsan and Ulsan Whales."

Meanwhile, ticket sales for this special match, expected to trigger intense competition among baseball fans, will begin on July 8 at 2 p.m.

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