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'The LG Twins, which are plummeting without wings, are making changes to their coaching staff to revitalize the team atmosphere.
On the 27th, the LG Twins announced, "To change the mood of the players, we have made changes to some coaching staff positions."
Kim Il-kyung, who was in charge of defense, will take on the role of QC and defense coach, while Song Ji-man, who previously handled base running and outfield defense, will be reassigned as the first-division batting coach.
Yoon Jin-ho, who managed defense in the Futures League, will move to first-division defense, Kim Yong-ui, the remaining squad batting coach, will shift to first-division base running and outfield coaching, and Choi Kyung-cheol from the Futures League will newly join as the first-division battery coach.
Meanwhile, in the Futures League, Jung Ju-hyun will handle strategy and defense, Suzuki Fumihiro will take charge of battery coaching, and Kim Jae-yul, the batting coach, will move to the remaining squad.
Although LG finished the first half in second place with no gap from the top-ranked Samsung Lions, they have experienced a sharp decline since the start of the second half.
Following a slump that included an eight-game losing streak starting from the final game of the first half, the gap between them and the fourth-place KIA Tigers has narrowed. In nine games during the second half, they have posted an overwhelming last-place record of one win and eight losses.
The biggest problem lies on the mound. The team's ERA stands at 7.29, ranking last by a wide margin. The starting rotation has been decimated. Lachlan Wells, Anders Tollhurst, Im Chan-gyu, Song Seung-gi, Jang Hyun-sik, and even temporary starter Park Si-won have failed to record a quality start (six or more innings pitched with three or fewer earned runs). In fact, Jang Hyun-sik, who suddenly transitioned into the starting rotation, was sidelined due to an elbow injury.
As the starting rotation collapsed, the bullpen also faltered, and the lineup failed to show cohesion. In a game against the Hanwha Eagles on the 26th, although they rallied from a 0-4 deficit to tie the score at 4-4, they surrendered three home runs in the bottom of the eighth inning alone, allowing ten runs and crumbling in an instant.
The gap between LG and fourth-place KIA has shrunk to just three games, while the distance to fifth-place Doosan is four games. If they cannot regain their composure, there is no telling how far they might fall. The LG Twins have drawn their swords.
After taking a day off on the 27th, LG will face the last-place Kiwoom Heroes in a three-game series at their home stadium, Jamsil, starting from the 28th. If they cannot overcome even the bottom-ranked team against whom they hold a 6-3 advantage this season, the atmosphere could spiral out of control. They are set to face Kiwoom at a critical juncture more important than ever before.
■ Details of Position Changes
Kim Il-kyung (Current: Defense) → QC and Defense Coach
Song Ji-man (Current: Base Running / Outfield Defense) → First-Division Batting Coach
Yoon Jin-ho (Current: Futures League Defense) → First-Division Defense Coach
Kim Yong-ui (Current: Remaining Squad Batting) → First-Division Base Running / Outfield Coach
Choi Kyung-cheol (Current: Futures League Battery) → First-Division Battery Coach
Jung Ju-hyun (Current: Futures League Strategy) → Futures League Strategy and Defense Coach
Suzuki (Current: First-Division Battery) → Futures League Battery Coach
Kim Jae-yul (Current: First-Division Batting) → Remaining Squad Batting Coach
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