KBO conducts intensive ground maintenance ahead of PO1: "Efforts to improve flattened grass → Injury prevention and optimal environment creation"

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To prepare the autumn baseball stage delayed by one day due to the typhoon's aftermath, KBO has launched intensive ground maintenance.

On the 26th, KBO announced, "Ahead of the 2026 KBO Playoffs Game 1 between KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, we carried out extensive ground maintenance to improve the stadium's condition."

Previously, the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions were directly affected by the typhoon throughout the previous day (the 25th), resulting in heavy rainfall. As a result, Game 1, scheduled for the 25th, was canceled due to rain, pushing the schedule back by one day.

In response, KBO explained, "Starting from the morning of the 26th, we deployed on-site operation staff, including game supervisor Heo Sam-young, to Ra Park to begin intensive inspections. The staff carefully examined the drainage status of the infield and outfield, as well as the hardness of the dirt."

According to KBO, particular effort was made to improve the condition of the grass that had been compressed by a large waterproof tarp covering the entire infield for an extended period. The grass was mowed to the recommended height of 2 cm per the ground manual recently distributed by KBO, adjusting the ground environment so that players could perform at their best and prevent injuries.

A KBO official stated, "We have completed on-site maintenance to ensure player safety and maintain competitive performance," adding, "We plan to thoroughly continue stadium-by-stadium management to ensure that upcoming postseason games are also played in optimal ground conditions."

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