Busan game likely to proceed as scheduled... Lotte players complete outdoor training [Busan]

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The Lotte Giants vs. Kiwoom Heroes game scheduled to be held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 4th is now highly likely to proceed as planned.

As of 3:30 p.m. today, the temperature in the Busan area was 33.0°C (feels like 33.1°C), with a heat warning issued for Busan (heat advisory for eastern Busan). Last week, temperatures in Busan neared 40°C, leading to the cancellation of the Lotte Giants vs. Samsung Lions game on the 1st due to extreme heat, and a 30-minute delay in the start time of the following day's game on the 2nd.

However, thanks to slightly lower temperatures today, the home team, Lotte Giants, was able to conduct their outdoor training session on the field before the game.

Meanwhile, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced today a detailed set of operational guidelines for games based on weather warning levels to ensure the safety of spectators and players amid ongoing extreme heat conditions (excluding indoor venues such as Gocheok Sky Dome).

The KBO will decide whether to delay or cancel games based on the criteria issued by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) for heat warnings. According to the KMA, a heat advisory is issued if the daily maximum apparent temperature is expected to reach 33°C or higher for two consecutive days; a heat warning is issued if it reaches 35°C or higher for two consecutive days; and a major heat warning is issued if the daily maximum apparent temperature is expected to reach 38°C or the daily maximum air temperature is expected to reach 39°C or higher.

Accordingly, if a heat warning or higher is issued in the region where the stadium is located, game start may be delayed by up to one hour, taking into account the home team's opinion.

If a major heat warning is issued, the decision to cancel the game can be made before 1:00 p.m. on the day of the match. In particular, when a major heat warning is in effect, the KBO plans to prioritize safety and cancel the game. However, if a major heat warning is issued after spectators have entered the stadium or after the game has begun, the decision will be made by comprehensively considering on-site conditions. Additionally, if a major heat warning is issued in an adjacent region rather than the region where the stadium is located, the game cannot be canceled.

As a result, the Doosan Bears vs. NC Dinos game at Seoul Jamsil Stadium and the KIA Tigers vs. KT Wiz game at Gwangju KIA Champions Field, both of which were under a major heat warning today, were canceled around 12:45 p.m. due to extreme heat.

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