Samsung, who is 100% in body condition, is shocked by Lotte, but giant Kim Ji-chan, who has little hope, is back.
May 20, 2025
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Cheon Gun Man-ma joined the Samsung Lions. Kim Ji-chan will start as a leadoff.
Samsung will play three consecutive games during the week against the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 20th. From Samsung's point of view, it is a three-game series that requires all or nothing. He was swept by the Lotte Giants in three consecutive games over the weekend. We need to change the atmosphere. Kiwoom, the lowest team, is a good prey. The starting rotation is also the strongest with Won Tae-in, Furado, and Reyes. Of course, don't let your guard down. Coach Park Jin-man, who met ahead of the game, said "Now, we are not in a situation where we are going to pick a strong team or a weak team opponent. Rather, it is a burden, and there is pressure to rebound unconditionally.'
However, it is a great strength that Kim Ji-chan returned to batting first. Kim Ji-chan has been absent since the match against SSG Landers on the 29th of last month due to a hamstring injury. And before the game against Lotte on the 18th, he was registered and came out as a pinch hitter to check his sense of the game by playing two at-bats.
Coach Park said, `Still, Ji-chan can come back and become a vitality for the lineup. I think we need to think about these positives and bring the game along."
However, Kim Ji-chan has not yet defended and will play as a designated hitter. Is there still a problem with my leg. Coach Park said, `My physical condition is 100%. Still, it's a measure to manage it just in case. Hamstrings are areas that are prone to recurrence. Kim Ji-chan was also injured once, and there is a more cautious side because there is a problem again.
Coach Park added, `After watching today's game, I will decide whether to start defense from tomorrow (21st) or manage this week's game as the designated hitter.'
Kang Min-ho, who felt pain in his knee while receiving a missed ball in the away game in Busan, will also start normally on the same day. Coach Park said "Kang Min-ho was worried about a ligament injury at first. Fortunately, it was a simple bruise. There is no big problem in playing the game."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
