Park Chan-ho's nephew Kim Yoon-ha is the third starter this year! 1 run in 5 innings → Park Joo-hong, the final four Kiwoom, defeated Lotte 4-3.
Mar 17, 2025
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Kiwoom won the exhibition game against the Lotte Giants at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 17th with Kim Yoon-ha's good pitching of one run in five innings and Park Joo-hong's winning shot in the bottom of the second inning.
Kiwoom won its fifth exhibition game (3 losses and 1 draw). Lotte had two wins, three losses and one draw.
For Kiwoom, Jeon Tae-hyun (designated hitter), Cardinez (right wing), Lee Joo-hyung (center fielder), Song Sung-moon (second base), Choi Joo-hwan (first base), Yeo Dong-wook (third base), Park Joo-hong (left wing), Kim Gun-hee (catcher) and Kim Tae-jin (striker). Kim Yoon-ha, the third starter, stepped up to the plate.
It was reported that Kiwoom Kim Dong-yeop's injury before the game was a simple fracture. It is a serious injury that takes four weeks to recover, but it is fortunate that it is not a complex fracture involving ligaments or muscles.
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As Song Sung-moon moved to second base this season, rookie infielder Yeo Dong-wook took over the empty third base. In the previous day's game, he fell to the third base dugout and intensively caught a foul ball, drawing applause. Kim Tae-jin will be the main shortstop. The last concern is whether to use Puig, who will enter the outfield where Park Joo-hong played, and Jeon Tae-hyun, who has a good hitting, although the defense is unfortunate.
Coach Hong Won-ki said, `Yeo Dong-wook's defense was surprised. I'm glad I didn't get hurt. It is worth evaluating with high concentration and judgment."
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Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung said, `The opening entry is almost decided. The lineup also goes as it is if nothing happens. Depending on how many pitchers will be used, about one digit will change," he said, announcing that the preparations for the opening are over. Barnes is the starting member for the opening game, and Park Se-woong and Davison are considering the second game. The catcher will be operated in a two-man system centered on Yoo Kang-nam.
Lotte took the lead by scoring the first run in the top of the first inning. After one out, Ko Seung-min hit a right double, and after two outs, Reyes' timely hit home.
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While Lotte's mood was dampened by Yoo Kang-nam's double play in the top of the second inning, Kiwoom took the lead with Park Joo-hong's solo shot in the bottom of the second inning. It was a shot over the left fence by pushing Park Se-woong's 146km fastball at the ball count 3B2S.
Lotte was crushed by a three-out error in the third inning, while Kiwoom also gained momentum in the third inning with a double by leadoff hitter Cardinez. However, with the bases loaded with two outs, Park Joo-hong stepped down with an infield fly ball.
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Lotte took the opportunity against the changed pitcher Son Hyun-ki in the top of the sixth inning as Hwang Sung-bin and Ko Seung-min drew consecutive walks. However, with the bases loaded with two outs, Yoon Dong-hee stepped down with a fly ball to center field.
Kiwoom immediately fought back in the bottom of the sixth inning. Leading hitter Choi Joo-hwan hit against the changed pitcher Chung Hyun-soo, Kim Jae-hyun hit to third pitcher Kim Sang-soo after two outs, and Kim Tae-jin hit a timely hit to add one more point. It was a pity that Kim Jae-hyun was out at third base.
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Lotte launched a fierce chase against Kim Sun-ki in the top of the eighth inning, when a large number of players changed. After two outs, Choi Hang's hit and Reyes' double made it to second and third base with two outs, and Na Seung-yeop's two-run timely hit caught up to 3-4.
Kiwoom finished the game with Lee Joon-woo taking the mound in the ninth inning.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
