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Former Doosan manager Kim In-sik took the mound as the ceremonial first-pitch thrower for the victory-prayer ceremony in the final regular-season game between the Doosan Bears and the Lotte Giants on the 12th. Manager Kim In-sik, while wishing that Doosan would climb to higher places one step at a time, just as they did in 2001, despite starting their fall baseball campaign via the wild card route, received a big round of applause from the players and fans. October 12, 2026.
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