Kim Kang-ryul returns to the lineup after a full two months! 'Moon Bo-kyung and Cheon Seong-ho IN' LG reveals starting LINE-up for match against Samsung Lions

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LG Twins are reorganizing their batting and pitching rosters ahead of a two-game road series in Daegu. Along with the return of veteran reliever Kim Kang-ryul (38), who rejoined the first division after 64 days, key batter Moon Bo-kyung (26) has made an unexpected comeback to the starting LINE-up despite being listed as designated hitter.

Ahead of their home game against Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 12th, LG announced its first division roster and starting LINE-up for the 2026 KBO League match.

On this day, LG set its starting LINE-up as Shin Min-jae (second baseman), Park Hae-min (center fielder), Austin Dean (first baseman), Song Chan-ui (left fielder), Moon Bo-kyung (designated hitter), Cheon Seong-ho (right fielder), Gu Bon-hyeok (third baseman), Oh Ji-hwan (shortstop), and Lee Ju-heon (catcher). Starting pitcher Tollhurst will take the mound.

First, LG registered right-handed pitchers Kim Kang-ryul and Lee Jong-jun to the first division roster. LG had previously removed Kim Yun-sik, Bae Jae-jun, and Jo Won-tae from the first division roster on the 10th.

Notably, Kim Kang-ryul, who appeared in two first division games this season, returned to the first division mound after being removed on July 10, marking a comeback after 64 days. With the race for standings intensifying toward the end of the season, Kim's addition is expected to provide significant support to the bullpen operations. He recorded no wins or losses in six Futures League games with two holds and an ERA of 1.50.

There are also notable changes in LG's starting LINE-up today. Moon Bo-kyung, who entered as a substitute in the previous game on the 9th against Daejeon Hanwha Eagles, has made an unexpected return to the starting LINE-up as designated hitter. Additionally, Cheon Seong-ho, who came off the bench on the 9th and drove in runs, will start at right fielder.

Compared to the starting LINE-up for the 9th Hanwha game, fifth batter Moon Jung-bin and ninth batter Hong Chang-gi are absent, while Moon Bo-kyung and Cheon Seong-ho have newly joined the starting LINE-up. The top four batters remain unchanged with Shin Min-jae, Park Hae-min, Austin Dean, and Song Chan-ui, adding weight to the core of the lineup.

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