'Closer Kim Jae-yoon and right fielder Kim Sung-yun excluded' Samsung lineup changes as Park Seung-kyu and Bae Chan-seung face heavy responsibilities [Daegu]

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Neither closer Kim Jae-yoon nor right fielder Kim Sung-yun will appear in the game. The Samsung Lions, leading the race for first place, now face a significant challenge.

On the 15th, Samsung will host the Hanwha Eagles at Daegu Samsung Lions Park for a home game in the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.

Samsung has set its starting lineup as follows: center fielder Kim Ji-chan, right fielder Park Seung-kyu, left fielder Ku Ja-wook, first baseman Lewin Diaz, designated hitter Choi Hyung-woo, catcher Kang Min-ho, second baseman Ryu Ji-hyuk, third baseman Jeon Byeong-woo, and shortstop Lee Jae-hyun. The starting pitcher is Yang Chang-seop.

After snapping a four-game losing streak in Gwangju, Samsung rode a powerful offense that hit four home runs the previous day to secure a satisfying two-game winning streak.

However, today's lineup is not at full strength. Kim Sung-yun, who had an outstanding performance with two hits and two RBIs the previous day, has been excluded. Manager Park Jin-man explained, "Sung-yun's physical condition was not good today, so he was removed from the lineup. Due to the extreme heat, several players have been resting due to poor health. Sung-yun also showed symptoms of fever and gastroenteritis, which is why he could not be included in today's lineup."

There are also many relief pitchers who may not be able to appear in the game. The four relievers who pitched on consecutive days—Kim Jae-yoon, Lee Seung-min, Kim Tae-hoon, and Jang Chan-hee—are likely to be unavailable.

Manager Park stated, "There are several pitchers who would face three consecutive appearances if they were to pitch today. We intend to exclude them." He added, "However, pitchers with low pitch counts could still appear even in a three-day stretch. While we need to check tomorrow's weather forecast, given the current rain prediction, we plan to use all available relief resources through today."

Four pitchers would face three consecutive appearances if they were to pitch today, but the situation varies slightly. Kim Jae-yoon threw 34 pitches and Jang Chan-hee threw 33, while Kim Tae-hoon and Lee Seung-min threw relatively fewer pitches at 22 and 24, respectively. Notably, Lee Seung-min threw only four pitches in the game on the 14th. Depending on circumstances, either Lee Seung-min or Kim Tae-hoon could be called upon if a three-day appearance becomes necessary.

Ideally, no situation requiring overexertion should arise. This places additional pressure on other pitchers. In particular, Bae Chan-seung, who rested the previous day, is expected to play an important role.

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