{
  "id": 15390303,
  "title": "(LEAD) Tigers manager thanks bullpen workhorse for 2 straight saves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/lead-tigers-manager-thanks-bullpen-workhorse-for-2-straight-saves",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:09:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261018002951315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kia Tigers' manager Lee Bum-ho expressed his gratitude to closer Jeon Sang-hyun for his exceptional performance in the ongoing South Korean baseball postseason. Jeon picked up his second straight save in the first round against the LG Twins, securing a 6-3 victory for the Tigers at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. Lee has been pushing Jeon hard, especially in the late stages of the regular season, with Jeon throwing over 2 2/3 innings more than any other reliever on his team. Despite the manager's heavy workload on Jeon, the pitcher remains focused and appreciates the trust his manager places in him. The best-of-five series will shift to the Twins' home in Seoul, with both teams enjoying a day off before the crucial fifth game.",
  "summary": "GWANGJU, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho thanked his closer Je...",
  "key_points": [
    "Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho thanks closer Jeon Sang-hyun for two consecutive saves.",
    "Jeon Sang-hyun threw over 2 2/3 innings more than any other reliever in the regular season.",
    "Best-of-five series moves to LG Twins' home in Seoul for the decisive fifth game."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Tigers manager thanks bullpen workhorse for 2 straight saves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tigers-manager-thanks-bullpen-workhorse-for-2-straight-saves",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:07:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}