CRITICAL ALERT! 'AG Roster' Lee Jae-hyun hit in the elbow by Woo Kang-hoon's 149km/h fastball → Substituted; "Will monitor condition after icing"; Examination plan still undecided

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Samsung Lions' key infielder Lee Jae-hyun (23) was substituted after a frightening hit-by-pitch, putting both the Asian Games (AG) national team and his club on high alert.

On the 6th, Lee Jae-hyun started as the cleanup hitter and shortstop in Samsung's away game against LG Twins at Seoul Jamsil Stadium in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'.

The frightening incident occurred during Samsung's offensive turn in the top of the 7th inning. With Choi Hyung-woo hitting a double, followed by walks from Ryu Ji-hyuk and Kang Min-ho, and a bases-loaded walk by Jeon Byeong-woo, Samsung had built a one-out, bases-loaded opportunity.

With Samsung leading 8-4, Lee Jae-hyun stepped up to face Woo Kang-hoon. The first pitch (a 149km/h fastball) drilled deep inside, striking Lee Jae-hyun's left elbow before he could react. Lee collapsed in severe pain after being hit by the ball, and the stadium fell into an instant silence.

Although Ryu Ji-hyuk scored from third base on the bases-loaded walk to make it 9-4, the bench was more concerned about the player's injury than celebrating the run. After Samsung trainers personally assessed Lee Jae-hyun's condition, they signaled to the dugout that he could no longer continue playing. Consequently, Lee Jae-hyun was substituted for pinch-runner Park Gye-beom immediately after reaching first base.

A Samsung club official explained the current situation: "Lee Jae-hyun, who was hit in his left elbow by a pitch, is currently undergoing icing treatment and will be closely monitored afterward." The plan for hospital examination remains undecided.

With the Asian Games national team roster selection approaching, both Samsung and the national team coaching staff grew anxious over the possibility of losing their starting shortstop. Depending on the results of any medical examination, significant disruptions to the national team's schedule are expected.

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