The Kia Tigers, who entered the Korean Series on a first-come, first-served basis, will hold a practice game against the Lotte Giants at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Wednesday. It is difficult to have a practice game with the first-team professional team in preparation for the Korean Series. It is not easy to find an precedent. Lotte, which finished the season in seventh place, accepted the request while its closing camp was underway.
Coach Kim Tae-hyung personally led the team to 슬롯사이트 on Thursday, a day before the event. Kim’s sincerity was also shown in the starting lineup. He started the lineup with Hwang Sung-bin (left wing), Yoon Dong-hee (center), Son Ho-young (third baseman), Na Seung-yeop (first baseman), Junghoon Lee (designated hitter), Jeong Dae-seon (striker), Shin Yoon-hoo (right wing), Lee Ho-joon (second baseman), and Information-geun (catcher). The starting pitcher is Young-gun and Lee Min-seok.
The first to fourth hitters were the main players who led the Lotte lineup this year. They could have hired another promising player, but the coach had a different idea. “I tried not to send even four players. Then I made it because I thought there would be no other players. I will practice for two days and play the game. I will try to keep the rain and see what happens. I might lose the chance to put in the beginning,” Kim said with a smile.
He also explained the reason why he allowed practice games. “In the last game of this season, the two of us (Lee Bum-ho and Shim Jae-hak) came and asked for it, but I couldn’t even say no. I’ve played many games, but it’s not easy to play practice games compared to the series. I know that. I went all the way to the Miyazaki Education League during Doosan.”
“It’s not easy to talk to the teams. It would be ambiguous whether the team (who received the request) is okay or not. I personally said okay, but I have to come and send it for someone else. Young players will like today’s practice game. As long as it doesn’t rain a lot, I will play the game. As for the management of the game, I gave priority to Kia.”
It was the distribution of a mastermind who won three times by advancing to the Korean Series for seven consecutive years. A similar precedent could be continued going forward. “Thank you so much for joining us for the practice game. The coach will also join the autumn baseball league next year,” Lee said, expressing gratitude and offering words of blessing. He then rushed to greet Kim when he heard that he had arrived at the baseball stadium.