I think I should do well in the impact of the last place of the absolute favorite.

Apr 13, 2025

I think I should do well in the impact of the last place of the absolute favorite.
The KIA-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 6th. KIA players, who lost both games on the weekend, are bowing their heads. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.6/



The last place drop of the absolute favorite. Will we be able to end it with a single shot and rebound in the atmosphere.

KIA Tigers slipped to the bottom. KIA's match against Gwangju SSG Landers was postponed due to rain on the 12th. KIA, which had been ninth until the previous day, fell to 10th place with Kiwoom Heroes' victory over Hanwha Eagles.

Of course, the ranking itself does not mean much as it is still in the early stages of the opening. However, last year's winning team 'Defending Champion's solo fall to last place is a bit shocking. KIA, which has recorded 6 wins and 10 losses since the opening, is ranked 10th in terms of winning percentage, with no difference with Doosan, Hanwha, and Kiwoom (7 wins and 11 losses), which are tied for 7th place.




It is having a difficult spring due to the injury of the main players and the lack of condition. In the regular season opener, Kim Do-young left due to a hamstring injury, and after that, Park Chan-ho and Kim Sun-bin were also excluded from the team due to injuries. Currently, only Park Chan-ho has returned and is playing as a starting player. Kim Sun-bin and Kim Do-young are preparing to return soon.

I think I should do well in the impact of the last place of the absolute favorite.
Kak Do-kyu, who took the mound at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 28th, is preparing to pitch. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.3.28/
Another unexpected injury occurred. On the 11th, left-hander must-win bullpen Kwak Do-kyu felt an abnormality in his elbow during pitching, and the MRI 1st examination showed "bending muscle damage". He will undergo additional check-ups in Seoul, but a gap of at least a few weeks seems inevitable.

On top of that, the sluggishness of key starting pitchers such as Yang Hyun-jong and Yoon Young-chul and major bullpen resources including Jeon Sang-hyun is the cause of the concern. The batting line is also offbeat.




There are still many games left, but the fact that the team's atmosphere is more gloomy than I thought. Coach Lee Bum-ho also made significant changes in the lineup against SSG this weekend. He deployed as many as seven left-handed batters against underhand Park Jong-hoon, and Oh Sun-woo, who called up the first team, was in the starting lineup as the second batter the day after the game was postponed in rain. By changing the starting members and changing the order of participation, he was determined to re-energize the stagnant team atmosphere.

I think I should do well in the impact of the last place of the absolute favorite.
Second baseman Park Jae-hyun, who scored on a timely hit by KIA and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 10th, is sharing joy with manager Lee Bum-ho. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.10/
Coach Lee Bum-ho said, `I'm making a choice that increases the probability of winning even a little in the current situation after consideration with the coaches" he said. In the end, in this situation, 'heroes of difficulty' are needed, but KIA is strangely sinking the entire team.

In response, coach Lee Bum-ho said, `I think the idea that each player should do well is too big.' "I think baseball should be in the atmosphere so that their skills can be displayed more." I think the team is in a bad situation because there's something we can't show you" is an explanation.




I think I should do well in the impact of the last place of the absolute favorite.
The KIA infield team, which overcame the crisis of losing runs with two outs and runners on the second and third bases in the bottom of the sixth inning at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 10th, is welcomed by dugout teammates. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.10/
It is also the first time for director Lee Beom-ho. Last year, the first year of the coach's appointment, even if there were many injured players, resources to fill the position were constantly emerging. But the atmosphere is different this year. There is no choice but to have a lot of thoughts and concerns.

We need to regain a lively atmosphere. During the recent game, the atmosphere of the KIA bench seems to be large in the entire team. Last year, KIA was in the atmosphere of a team that seemed to be able to win at any time even if it was losing, but this year, the mood that looks gloomy when it is losing is much greater. It may be because of the impact of the low rank of the favorite, but it seems necessary to regain every bit of vitality, energy, and active play. We need a leader on the bench.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.