'5 RBI explosion'—but with a foreign investor joining soon... Still showed an 'ultra-positive' mindset, saying 'Amazing'

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Will Doosan Bears veteran Kang Seung-ho (32) be able to hold his position even with the arrival of a new foreign hitter? Judging by his recent performance, the manager is expected to face deep concerns.

Doosan secured an 8-1 victory over Kiwoom in an away game of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular season held at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome on the 5th.

With this win, Doosan improved to 42 wins, 2 draws, and 40 losses, firmly holding onto fifth place in the league. The gap with fourth-place KIA Tigers has narrowed to 2.5 games. After a day of rest on the 6th, Doosan will face SSG Landers at Jamsil Stadium for their final series of the first half from the 7th to the 9th.

On this day, Kang Seung-ho started as the eighth hitter and first baseman, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. In the second inning, he hit a sacrifice fly to right field to drive in the team's first run.

In the fourth inning, with one out and runners on second and third, he smashed a two-run double down the left-center gap, making it 3-1. In the sixth inning, he grounded into an out at third base after a seven-pitch battle.

Then in the eighth inning, with one out and a runner on third, Kang hit a two-run double that dropped just inside the right-field line to complete his multi-hit game. But it wasn't over yet. In the ninth inning, with two outs and runners on first and second, he launched another two-run double that landed just inside the left-field line, finishing with three hits and five RBIs.

After the game, Kang Seung-ho said, "I'm happy to continue our winning streak. My batting feel is good right now. I trained hard in the minor league, and the minor league coaching staff gave me a lot of help. Even after being called up to the first team, coaches Lee Jin-young and Jo Jung-geun have supported me well, which seems to be leading to results."

Kang Seung-ho was called up to the first team on the 29th of last month and made his return appearance on the 1st. He went hitless in four at-bats against Lotte that day. However, in the game against Lotte on the 2nd, he dominated with two hits, one home run, and two RBIs in three at-bats. On the 3rd, he also performed well against Kiwoom, recording one home run, three RBIs, and one run scored in three at-bats. He continued to show his presence on the 4th against Kiwoom with one hit, one RBI, and two runs scored in three at-bats.

Kang Seung-ho said, "My feel is good right now, so I'm approaching situations with runners in scoring position without pressure, which is leading to good results. Personally, there were too many regrets in the first half, but I want to maintain my best condition for the remaining games and finish strong."

Doosan recently signed new foreign hitter Yuneo Severino for a total of $200,000 (including a $100,000 transfer fee). Manager Kim Won-hyeong of Doosan has publicly stated that he plans to use him as a first baseman.

Despite signing a competitor in the same position, Kang Seung-ho did not lose his so-called 'ultra-positive' attitude. Kang said, "A foreign player in my position is scheduled to join in the second half. Even then, I believe there will be a role for me to fulfill. While thinking carefully about what that role is, I will strive even harder for the rest of the season to help the team," showing an attitude that puts the team first.

Manager Kim also spared no praise for Kang Seung-ho. He said, "The veteran position players showed focus and helped (starter) Choi Min-seok. In particular, I want to commend Kang Seung-ho, who recorded five RBIs including the go-ahead run and the game-winning hit," giving him a thumbs-up.

Additionally, Manager Kim said, "Starter Choi Min-seok played a major role in the team's victory with clean pitching even in his final appearance of the first half. It was the best first half. We expect good performances from him again after maintenance during the All-Star break. Park Chan-ho also performed well with four hits. Despite likely feeling physically tired from playing many games, he consistently worked through innings for the team, so I applaud him. Thanks to the fans who came all the way to Gocheok, we were able to harvest a winning series. We are always grateful."

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