Tigers manager not surprised by opponent's lineup changes in KBO postseason
Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho said Tuesday he was not surprised by substantial changes to the lineup of his Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason opponent. The Tigers beat the Samsung Lions 5-1 to begin their best-of-five series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu on Monday. The Lions, after managing just two hits in the loss, put veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo…
Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho expressed no surprise over the substantial lineup changes made by his opposition, the Samsung Lions, in the KBO postseason. The Tigers won their opening game of the best-of-five series against the Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on Monday, securing a 5-1 victory. In preparation for the next game, the Lions reinstated veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo to the lineup, while outfielder Park Seung-kyu moved up from the fifth spot to the second position in the batting order.
Initially, Choi was left out of the lineup due to a lack of a designated spot, and he is often considered a defensive liability. However, Park indicated that he would prioritize offense during Game 2. Lee confidently stated that his pitchers would be prepared to handle any situation, as the Lions feature four left-handed batters in the middle of their lineup. He added, "We will have some left-handed relievers ready to go when the situation calls for it."
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