{
  "id": 16430595,
  "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-16430595",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T04:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261025/lions-reliever-eager-for-shot-at-revenge-in-kbo-postseason"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two years have passed since Samsung Lions faced Kia Tigers in the Korean Series, and reliever Lee Seung-min is still resentful about the loss. It marked Lee's inaugural postseason in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), during which he pitched in two games and surrendered a run over 3 1/3 innings. However, the Tigers emerged victorious in a five-game series. This week, Lee and the Lions have an opportunity for vengeance as they meet again in the best-of-five second round, set to begin Sunday at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea.\n\nLee expressed his anger after the series concluded, stating, \"I saw Kia players celebrate on the field, and I was pretty angry.\" He realized then that nobody remembers who finishes in second place, emphasizing his desire for revenge this year. Lee, now 26, proved to be a crucial component of the Lions' bullpen this season, registering a career-low 2.65 ERA while achieving personal bests with 74 appearances, 68 innings pitched, and 23 saves. Additionally, Lee's performance against the Tigers was particularly strong.",
  "summary": "Two years after his Samsung Lions lost to the Kia Tigers in the Korean Series, Lions reliever Lee Seung-min is still bitter about the experience. It was Lee's first postseason in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). He made two appearances and gave up a run in 3 1/3 innings, but the Tigers still prevailed in five games. This week, Lee and the Lions have their shot at revenge, as the two teams…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lions manager to lean on breakout pitcher as new closer in KBO postseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/lions-manager-to-lean-on-breakout-pitcher-as-new-closer-in-kbo",
        "published": "2026-10-25T03:13:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}