{
  "id": 18636250,
  "title": "Wiz manager demands more from star slugger with team trailing in Korean Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/wiz-manager-demands-more-from-star-slugger-with-team-trailing-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T04:11:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261107001700315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daegu, November 7 - As his KT Wiz team trails the Samsung Lions 2-1 in the best-of-seven Korean Series, manager Lee Kang-chul issued a demand for more from his star player Ahn Hyun-min. Currently, Ahn is batting just 2-for-13 with four strikeouts and two walks. Despite being slowed by injuries in the past season, he managed to hit 14 homers in 94 games. Both years, he maintained an on-base percentage over .440, with his highest being .448 in 2025. His .267 on-base percentage in the Korean Series is leaving the Wiz team wanting more, especially when he bats in front of Sam Hilliard, the regular-season RBI leader with 139, who has also led the Wiz with three RBIs in the Korean Series. Lee, before Game 4 at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, emphasized the need for Ahn to get on base more often, so that Hilliard can benefit from more RBI opportunities. The team's lack of flow in the offense is attributed to Ahn not reaching base frequently. After initially placing Ahn in the No. 3 spot, Lee moved Kim Hyun-soo to that position for Friday's game and returned Ahn to the second spot. The Wiz also introduced Jang Jin-hyuk, who has performed well in a limited role this series, as the new No. 2 hitter. Lee expressed the critical nature of the upcoming game, stating that a win would shift the momentum and start a new series for the team. He hopes that Jang Jin-hyuk will get on base to support the big bats behind him, leading to more runs scored.",
  "summary": "DAEGU, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- With his KT Wiz trailing the Samsung Lions 2-1 in the ...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Wiz star Hilliard taking advantage of rubber ball training during Korean Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/wiz-star-hilliard-taking-advantage-of-rubber-ball-training-during-18616581",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}