{
  "id": 16423214,
  "title": "Lions reliever eager for shot at revenge in KBO postseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/lions-reliever-eager-for-shot-at-revenge-in-kbo-postseason",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T03:42:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261025003200315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daegu - Two years ago, Lee Seung-min's Samsung Lions fell to Kia Tigers in the Korean Series. This season, the 26-year-old reliever aims to avenge that loss. Lee made two KBO postseason appearances last year, giving up a run over 3 1/3 innings, as Kia won the series in five games. This week, Lee and his Lions face the Tigers in a best-of-five second round playoff, starting Sunday at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. After the game, Lee expressed his anger at Kia players celebrating on the field and his desire for revenge this season. Now pitching to a 2.65 ERA, Lee established career-highs in appearances, innings, and saves this year. With injured closer Kim Jae-yoon sidelined, Lee steps up as the team's new closer. He expressed his honor and responsibility, saying he will focus on pitching well regardless of the inning. Lee believes the Lions' relievers are strong enough to handle the Tigers' lineup, including home run-hitting Kim Do-yeong.",
  "summary": "DAEGU, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Two years after his Samsung Lions lost to the Kia Tig...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Seung-min aims to avenge 2021 loss to Kia Tigers",
    "Now Lions' closer after Kim Jae-yoon injury",
    "Relies on strong relievers to handle Tigers lineup"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lee stepping into the closer role during this playoff rematch shifts the Lions' defensive burden to a reliever motivated by a prior championship loss to the Tigers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lions reliever eager for shot at revenge in KBO postseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/lions-reliever-eager-for-shot-at-revenge-in-kbo-postseason-16427638",
        "published": "2026-10-25T04:22:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}