Tigers manager thanks bullpen workhorse for 2 straight saves

In Gwangju, South Korea, Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho praised his closer Jeon Sang-hyun for two consecutive postseason saves on Sunday. The Tigers secured a 6-3 victory against the LG Twins at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. Jeon contributed to the win by recording the final four outs of the game, achieving the second straight day of saves in the first round of the KBO postseason.

Manager Lee had been pushing Jeon hard since the end of the regular season, with the closer throwing two innings three times in October, earning two relief wins and a save. In the current series, Jeon has pitched 2 2/3 innings, more than any other reliever on the Tigers' roster. Lee expressed sympathy for Jeon's heavy workload but acknowledged the positive impact on fans and players.

The Tigers capitalized on their strong start, scoring five runs in the first inning, while the Twins failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities, despite hitting 9 times against the Tigers' pitching.