Kim Hye-seong excluded from selection against Doosan due to ‘shoulder pain’… Director Hong Won-ki “Rest until tomorrow”

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2024-04-21 06:56:34

Kiwoom Heroes Kim Hye-seong was excluded from the starting lineup for the first game of the doubleheader against the Doosan Bears on the 21st due to pain. ⓒ News1

Kim Hye-seong, captain of Kiwoom Heroes, who complained of ‘shoulder pain’, found nothing unusual in the results of her examination, but is not expected to play in the double header against the Doosan Bears following the last game.

Kim Hye-seong was excluded from the starting lineup for the first game of the 2024 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League double header against Doosan held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 21st.

Kiwoom’s lineup for the first game of the doubleheader is Lee Yong-gyu (center fielder) – Ronnie Dawson (designated hitter) – Song Seong-moon (second baseman) – Choi Joo-hwan (first baseman) – Kim Hwi-jip (shortstop) – Lee Hyeong-jong (right fielder) – Joo Seong-won (left fielder) – Kim Jae-hyun (catcher) -The team consisted of Go Young-woo (third baseman).

The starting pitcher is right-hander Ariel Jurado.

Kim Hye-seong was found to have no abnormalities as a result of an additional examination the day before, but was left out of the starting lineup for two consecutive games following the first game of the weekend series against Doosan on the 19th.

Kim Hye-seong herself had a strong will to play, but it was Kiwoom coach Hong Won-ki’s choice.

Kim Hye-seong excluded from selection against Doosan due to ‘shoulder pain’…  Director Hong Won-ki “Rest until tomorrow”

Kiwoom Heroes Song Seong-moon will start as second baseman instead of Kim Hye-seong in the game against Doosan on the 21st. News 1

Coach Hong said, “I will continue to play, but I don’t think I’m at a stage where I can endure the pain right now, so I decided (to remove him from the starting lineup).” He added, “It’s not a major injury, but if I endure the pain, it will lead to bad results in all areas, including batting balance.” “Because this happens,” he explained.

He added, “I think that if the player suppresses his desire to play and rests today and tomorrow, he will be able to focus on the game in a better state,” and emphasized, “If possible, I don’t want to send him out as a pinch hitter today.”

On this day, Song Seong-moon, whose main position is third base, will take the place of second base without Kim Hye-seong.

Coach Hong said, “Song Seong-moon played a lot as a second baseman in Sangmu, and even in the winter, he trained for all infield positions except shortstop. There are many good alternatives for new players, but we prioritized competitiveness and let Song Seong-moon play as a second baseman.” explained.

Meanwhile, Coach Hong also expressed concerns about the first doubleheader of the season and related pitching management. Previously, Doosan coach Lee Seung-yeop also mentioned the burden, saying, “It seems likely that some of the bullpen pitchers will have to make a series of pitches.”

The head coach said, “There is a lot of pressure on bullpen management because we do not have a complete 5th starter right now,” and added, “If Jurado plays long innings in Game 1, it will help with pitching management.”

(Seoul = News 1)

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