Why the major changes in Samsung's lineup? Kang Min-ho, Choi Hyung-woo, and Ryu Ji-hyuk excluded from starting lineup... Doosan game starting roster revealed [Jamsil on-site]

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After securing a decisive victory the previous day (the 24th), Samsung now aims to clinch the winning series. The starting lineup has been announced.

Samsung will face Doosan in an away regular-season game of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the afternoon of the 25th at 6 p.m.

Samsung is currently leading the league alone with a record of 56 wins, 2 draws, and 34 losses this season. Notably, they achieved a dominant 15-4 victory over Doosan in yesterday's game, gaining early momentum.

Today, Samsung set its starting batting order as follows: Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Kim Sung-yoon (right fielder), Ku Ja-wook (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop), Kim Heon-kon (left fielder), Kim Young-woong (third baseman), Kim Do-hwan (catcher), and Sim Jae-hoon (second baseman). The starting pitcher is Won Tae-in.

Compared to yesterday's lineup, Choi Hyung-woo was removed from the designated hitter spot and replaced by Ku Ja-wook. Additionally, the second baseman position changed from Ryu Ji-hyuk to Sim Jae-hoon, and Kim Do-hwan took over as starting catcher in place of Kang Min-ho.

Before the game, Samsung manager Park Jin-man explained, "We are managing players now before injuries occur. Ryu Ji-hyuk had leg discomfort yesterday. Choi Hyung-woo is experiencing issues with his hip. The weather is also hot today, and we just finished a tough game at Gocheok. If any player feels even slightly unwell, they must be managed to ensure they can play through the end of the season. That is why we made these changes."

Won Tae-in has appeared in 15 games this season with a record of 4 wins and 5 losses, an ERA of 4.01. Over 83 innings pitched, he allowed 95 hits (including 4 home runs), issued 20 walks, recorded 74 strikeouts, and gave up 39 runs (37 earned). His WHIP stands at 1.39, while his batting average against is 0.288. He has achieved six quality starts (defined as a starting pitcher pitching at least six innings with three or fewer earned runs) this season. Against Doosan this season, he recorded no decision in one game with an ERA of 4.50, pitching six innings while allowing five hits (including one home run), issuing three walks, hitting two batters, striking out five, and giving up three runs (three earned).

Meanwhile, facing Samsung, Doosan set its starting lineup as follows: Kim Min-seok (left fielder), Son Ah-seop (designated hitter), Park Jun-soon (second baseman), Yang Eui-ji (catcher), An Jae-seok (third baseman), Severino (first baseman), Jung Soobin (center fielder), Kim Daehun (right fielder), and Lee Yu-chan (shortstop). The starting pitcher is Jacklog.

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