{
  "id": 16747182,
  "title": "Tigers manager not surprised by opponent's lineup changes in KBO postseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/tigers-manager-not-surprised-by-opponents-lineup-changes-in-kbo-16747182",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T13:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261027/tigers-manager-not-surprised-by-opponents-lineup-changes-in-kbo-postseason"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho expressed no surprise over the lineup changes implemented by his KBO postseason opponent, the Samsung Lions. Following a 5-1 victory, the Tigers began their best-of-five series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. In response to the Lions' struggles, Choi Hyoung-woo was reintroduced to the lineup, while outfielder Park Seung-kyu moved up from No. 5 to No. 2 in the batting order. Initially omitted from the lineup due to lack of a spot, Choi is often seen as a defensive liability. However, Park emphasized that offense would be the priority for Game 2. Lee stated that his pitchers were prepared to face any challenge, particularly with four left-handed batters in the middle of the Lions' lineup. He expected Choi to start and for Seung-kyu to occupy a higher batting position. Lee assured that his team would have left-handed relievers at the ready when needed for their own game.",
  "summary": "Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho said Tuesday he was not surprised by substantial changes to the lineup of his Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason opponent. The Tigers beat the Samsung Lions 5-1 to begin their best-of-five series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu on Monday. The Lions, after managing just two hits in the loss, put veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lions ace Jurado tames Tigers for 1st career KBO postseason win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/lions-ace-jurado-tames-tigers-for-1st-career-kbo-postseason-win",
        "published": "2026-10-27T13:12:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}