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The Samsung Lions announced their starting lineup for their away trip to Incheon, featuring an unconventional use of the starting pitching mound and changes to the infield.
Samsung revealed its starting roster ahead of its season matchup against the SSG Landers in the “2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League” to be held on the 9th at Incheon SSG Landers Field.
On this day, Samsung set up a batting order consisting of Kim Ji-chan (center fielder) – Kim Seong-yoon (right fielder) – Park Seung-gyu (left fielder) – Diaz (first baseman) – Choi Hyeong-woo (designated hitter) – Lee Jae-hyeon (shortstop) – Kim Young-woong (third baseman) – Kim Do-hwan (catcher) – Kim Sang-jun (second baseman).
The most eye-catching card is on the mound. Samsung announced Miyamori Sato as the starting pitcher. Sato has recorded a 1-2 record, 2 holds, 1 save, and an ERA of 5.86 in 16 games (15⅓ innings) this season, making this his first start of the season in his 17th appearance. Against SSG, he has a 1-loss record with an ERA of 5.40 in 2 games (1⅔ innings). In his most recent appearance against Doosan, he pitched ⅔ inning, striking out one batter and allowing no runs.
There were also changes in the position players. With regular infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk excluded from the starting lineup, Kim Sang-jun secured a starting opportunity as the No. 9 hitter and second baseman. Meanwhile, in the middle of the order, Lewin Diaz and Choi Hyeong-woo are operating normally side by side, maintaining the weight of the batting line.
Samsung is currently ranked second in the league with a record of 83 wins, 3 draws, and 55 losses (winning percentage 0.601) this season. It is highly likely that they will finish the season in second place. They swallowed their disappointment by losing 3-9 in their previous game against KT, but they hold a lead with a 9-6 record against SSG this season.
Facing them, home team SSG will send right-handed pitcher Lee Ro-won to the mound as the starting pitcher. Lee has recorded 7 wins, 4 losses, 7 holds, and an ERA of 6.00 in 49 games this season. Against Samsung, he struggled somewhat with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 8.31 in 5 games (4⅓ innings).
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