"Won Tae-in's back-to-back start is no problem! Fedex is also fully motivated → No pitch count limit will be set" Park Jin-man's confidence

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Despite holding a 2-1 lead, the Samsung Lions declared an all-out effort with no room for retreat. The team decided not to impose a pitch count limit on foreign ace Chris Fedex (30), who will take the mound after just three days of rest, and signaled an all-out battle by keeping domestic ace Won Tae-in (26), who pitched in relief and delivered a strong performance in yesterday's (the 29th) game, ready for a back-to-back start.

Ahead of Game 4 of the Playoffs on the 30th, Samsung Manager Park Jin-man met with reporters to share his plans for managing the mound and the physical condition of his aces.

The biggest point of interest was whether there would be a pitch count limit for Fedex, who is starting after three days of rest. In response, Manager Park firmly shook his head. "We have not set a specific pitch count," Manager Park stated. "Since he has had three days off, we will check his physical condition every inning, but we have not predetermined a maximum pitch count." He added, "I received a report that he is in good shape today, and the player himself is fully motivated."

Fedex's selection as the starter for Game 4 was the result of the player's strong will. Manager Park explained, "We made the decision on the day off two days ago." "Because he threw more than 90 pitches in his previous start, it would have been impossible for me, as the manager, to force the issue. However, Fedex's own will and motivation were immense." He continued, "This is not the regular season; it is the postseason where we must deploy all our strength. Fedex has fully adapted to the atmosphere of KBO League fall baseball and is showing a sense of responsibility," expressing his trust in the pitcher.

Additionally, Manager Park hinted that he could again utilize the card of Won Tae-in, who made a surprise bullpen appearance in Game 3 yesterday. Regarding the possibility of Won Tae-in pitching back-to-back, Manager Park said, "We completed all pre-game checks, and he himself said there is no problem at all. He has been included in the active roster as usual," implying that his deployment would likely be in the ninth inning.

On this day, Samsung set its starting lineup with Kim Ji-chan (center fielder) - Park Seung-gyu (right fielder) - Koo Ja-wook (designated hitter) - Lewin Diaz (first baseman) - Choi Hyeong-woo (left fielder) - Kim Young-woong (third baseman) - Kang Min-ho (catcher) - Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman) - Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop). Kim Young-woong returned to the sixth spot in the batting order at third base, while Kang Min-ho moved to the seventh spot.

Regarding this, Manager Park explained, "Kim Young-woong was the only player to record an RBI in Game 1. Since he also showed good offensive performance against opposing starter James Neill, we expect him to deliver RBIs at crucial moments."

Meanwhile, regarding KIA Manager Lee Beom-ho's statement that he had "packed five days' worth of luggage" with the aim of winning Game 5 and securing a direct berth in the Korea Series, Manager Park said, "We have to go to Daegu anyway. It is much better to win comfortably and head down to Daegu," reaffirming his determination to win with his characteristic smile.

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