{
  "id": 16577394,
  "title": "Back from injury, Lions captain willing to do whatever it takes to win in KBO postseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/back-from-injury-lions-captain-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-to-win-16577394",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T08:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261026/back-from-injury-lions-captain-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-to-win-in-kbo-postseason"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In preparation for the upcoming Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, Samsung Lions captain Koo Ja-wook has made a remarkable recovery from a hamstring injury he suffered on September 30. Koo expressed his gratitude to his team trainers during the first game of the second-round series against the Kia Tigers on Monday. Initially, medical professionals believed his return to action would take longer than expected. However, Koo's trainers played a crucial role in his rehabilitation. The captain also attributed his swift recovery to his dedication, consuming foods he believed would expedite his muscle healing process. Koo, who earned his first career batting title this year with a remarkable .371 average, holds a vital position in the Lions' lineup. In the regular season, he demonstrated his resilience against the Tigers, batting .340 with five doubles in 15 games. While Koo aspires to maintain his impressive performance, he emphasized that the primary goal during the high-stakes postseason games is victory.",
  "summary": "With his club about to embark on their postseason journey this week, Samsung Lions captain Koo Ja-wook has made what he described as a \"miraculous recovery\" from a hamstring injury he sustained on Sept. 30. Speaking before Game 1 of the second round in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason against the Kia Tigers on Monday, Koo thanked his team trainers for helping him get to a point…",
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  "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."
}