“Championship Secured” KT Will Not Hide Its Starting Pitchers for Samsung! “So Hyoung-jun and Ko Yeong-pyo to Take the Mound as Scheduled”

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KT Wiz Manager Lee Kang-cheol (60) clearly stated his intention to operate the starting rotation normally without hiding it in the upcoming matchups against Samsung Lions at the end of the regular season. The plan is to go all out for the players’ individual titles and motivation, regardless of the possibility of facing each other in the postseason.

Manager Lee Kang-cheol firmly shook his head in response to a StarNews inquiry about whether he intended to hold back or hide his cards regarding the use of starting pitchers against Samsung, ahead of the game against Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 6th. The manager emphasized, “No. We are sending Ko Yeong-pyo and So Hyoung-jun out as planned,” adding, “Hyung-jun is aiming for his 10th win, and Yeong-pyo is also competing for the most wins title.”

In fact, So Hyoung-jun is on the verge of reaching double-digit wins, while Ko Yeong-pyo is squarely targeting the league’s most wins title. Manager Lee stated, “(Regarding win counts) it is not an opportunity that comes often. Since titles are at stake, the team must create opportunities and pay attention to them,” adding with a smile, “Depending on the situation, I am even considering whether we should deploy them as relief pitchers just to secure a win,” expressing full support for the players’ record achievements.

Furthermore, it appears that Manager Lee’s calculation is that since sufficient rest days have been secured for the pitchers due to schedule adjustments, it is better to maintain their competitive feel by adhering to their existing pitching intervals rather than employing unreasonable unconventional tactics.

KT will field its starting pitchers head-on in its matchups against Samsung. According to Manager Lee Kang-cheol, So Hyoung-jun, who is challenging for his 10th win, has been designated as the starter for the game against Samsung in Suwon on the 7th. Following that, Ko Yeong-pyo, who is aiming for the most wins title, is also planned to take the mound in sequence according to the remaining schedule, including the game against Samsung in Daegu. This season, So Hyoung-jun has eight wins, and Ko Yeong-pyo has 14 wins as they compete for the most wins title.

Manager Lee stated, “Important games continue at the end of the regular season, but we will support the players so they can reap the fruits of their efforts and complete the remaining schedule as planned,” previewing a steady, head-on approach even ahead of the postseason. Consequently, Choi Won-jun, who is aiming for the “most hits” title, and Hilliard, who is in the “home run race,” have been included in the starting lineup as usual.

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