'Samsung Against Only Seven Consecutive Losses' Kiwoom Manager Also Regrets "Batting Has Improved → Will Play Well"

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Kiwoom Heroes failed to break their losing streak against Samsung Lions and fell into a seven-game losing slump. Even in the game on the 21st, they lost 6-8 and found themselves in a seven-game losing hole against Samsung, but manager Seol Jong-jin (53) expressed hope for a potential rebound from the team's batting lineup.

Manager Seol Jong-jin met with reporters ahead of Kiwoom's home game against Samsung at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul on the 22nd, saying, "The result is disappointing, but overall, our batting pace has improved significantly." He added, "It is positive that we are creating opportunities during both wins and losses. We have also seen many extra-base hits in this process, so I believe we will continue to play well games."

In fact, since the second half of the season began, Kiwoom's core batting lineup featuring Davison and Hiyura has solidified, generating synergy with domestic players. Manager Seol stated, "As our core batters have performed well, they are certainly having a positive impact on the domestic players in the dugout. With overall improved batting balance, we should be able to compete against any pitcher. (Although it is somewhat disappointing against Samsung) I believe we can play good games today and tomorrow," showing confidence. In the game on the 21st, Kiwoom trailed 0-6 but fought back to tie the score at 6-6. They lost narrowly after allowing one run each in the eighth and ninth innings.

In fact, early in the season, Kiwoom was strong against Samsung. They swept a three-game home series against Samsung from April 24 to April 26 at Gocheok, but have been losing continuously since then. At that time, Kiwoom started Bae Dong-hyun, Ha Young-min, and 'monster rookie' Park Jun-hyun in succession, sweeping all three games. However, this season, after three consecutive wins against Samsung, they are now on a seven-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, for today's game aimed at breaking the losing streak, Kiwoom will start Alcantara as their pitcher. The batting lineup is set as Seo Geon-chang (second baseman)-Choo Jae-hyun (center fielder)-Davison (first baseman)-Hiyura (left fielder)-Kim Woong-bin (designated hitter)-Park Chan-hyeok (right fielder)-Kim Geon-hee (catcher)-Kwon Hyuk-bin (shortstop)-Yeo Dong-wook (third baseman). After removing starting pitcher Bae Dong-hyun from the roster, they registered pitcher Choi Hyun-woo. They only stated that a replacement starter for Bae Dong-hyun on the 26th would be decided after the game on the 22nd.

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