National shortstop who meets No. 1 KIA and No. 2 NC

Coach Park Jin-man, who met with reporters ahead of the match against Kia in Daegu on the 7th, said, "This week, when we meet the first and second-ranked teams, is the biggest crisis in May. As the bullpen is likely to be consumed a lot in meeting difficult opponents this week, it is important how much the starters do."

Samsung will pitch left-hander Lee Seung-hyun as its starting pitcher on Tuesday. Lee, who had played as a relief pitcher until last year, has won two games and lost one game with a 1.80 ERA in three games this season. "If today's game is canceled due to rain, Won Tae-in will start tomorrow," manager Park Jin-man said. "We need to have a meeting about when Lee will use it."

He also mentioned Connor Seabold, a foreign pitcher who has won two games and lost two games with a 5.13 ERA in eight games. "I hope he can regain stability soon. I hope he can display performance as a first-choice player," Park Jin-man said.

Regarding the cause of Connor's slump, he explained, "The difference between strikes and balls is too clear. If you go with a ball count that is unfavorable to batters, you will get a big hit if the number of pitches increases and the count increases."

On the other hand, Danny Reyes has been adapting smoothly to the domestic game with four wins and two losses and a 4.04 ERA in eight games. "I feel more stable than I did at the beginning of the season," manager Park Jin-man said. "I threw well (against Lotte on the 4th) with one run in six innings, but I didn't get help from the bullpen. He played his role as a starting pitcher."

Kim Dong-yeop, an overseas slugger, has not played since the game against Lotte (three hits in three times at bat (two homers, three RBIs and three runs scored) on April 27. Coach Park Jin-man said, "I was reported that there was no problem with my physical condition."

Meanwhile, Samsung formed its starting lineup with center fielder Kim Ji-chan-3rd baseman Ryu Ji-hyuk, left fielder Koo Ja-wook-1st baseman David McKinnon, designated hitter Kim Young-woong, shortstop Lee Jae-hyun, second baseman Kim Jae-sang, catcher Lee Byung-hun, and right fielder Kim Sung-yoon.

BY: 스포츠토토핫