{
  "id": 16724249,
  "title": "Veteran hitter returns as Lions manager makes lineup changes after KBO postseason loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/veteran-hitter-returns-as-lions-manager-makes-lineup-changes-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T08:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261027/veteran-hitter-returns-as-lions-manager-makes-lineup-changes-after-kbo-postseason-loss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DAEGU — For the second game of the ongoing Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series against the Kia Tigers, Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man made significant lineup changes. Veteran designated hitter Choi Hyoung-woo returned to the lineup after being benched for Monday's 5-1 loss in Game 1. With left fielder Koo Ja-wook recovering from a hamstring injury, Park relegated him to the DH spot while placing more defensively reliable Park Seung-kyu in left field. Choi, one of the older players in the KBO at 42, is often considered a defensive liability in the outfield. However, Park was determined to prioritize offense after the Lions managed only two singles in Monday's game. Choi will bat fifth behind Koo and Lewin Diaz, both of whom went hitless Monday. Park stated, \"Our lineup showed no life last night. Hyoung-woo brings a ton of experience and he can be a game changer.\"",
  "summary": "DAEGU — Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man made notable changes to his lineup for the second game of the ongoing postseason series against the Kia Tigers on Tuesday, willing to sacrifice defense in hopes of waking up his dormant offense. Veteran designated hitter Choi Hyoung-woo returned to the lineup after being benched for the 5-1 loss in Game 1 of the second round in the Korea Baseball…",
  "key_points": [
    "Veteran hitter Choi Hyoung-woo returns to lineup after benching.",
    "Park Seung-kyu moves to left field as Koo Ja-wook recovers.",
    "Manager prioritizes offense, Choi bats fifth."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing offensive firepower over defensive stability signals a desperate attempt to revitalize a stagnant lineup following a lackluster performance in the series opener.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Veteran starter embracing unfamiliar relief role in KBO postseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/veteran-starter-embracing-unfamiliar-relief-role-in-kbo-postseason",
        "published": "2026-10-27T08:20:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}