Doosan Bears pitcher Lee Young-ha confers with coach during tense KBO game
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Doosan Bears faced the Lotte Giants in a KBO League game on July 1, 2026, at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
- Doosan started Benjamin (4 wins, 6 losses), while Lotte countered with Rodriguez (4 wins, 5 losses).
- In the top of the 10th inning, pitcher Lee Young-ha spoke with pitching coach Jung Jae-hoon after issuing a walk with runners on base.
The Jamsil Baseball Stadium was the scene of a KBO League clash on July 1, 2026, as the Doosan Bears took on the Lotte Giants. The Doosan Bears opted to start pitcher Benjamin, who held a record of 4 wins and 6 losses prior to the game. In response, the Lotte Giants named Rodriguez as their starting pitcher, carrying a 4-5 win-loss record.
The game remained tightly contested, extending into extra innings. In the top of the 10th inning, with a runner on first base and no outs recorded, Doosan pitcher Lee Young-ha issued a walk to Lotte's Kim Dong-hyuk on a straight pitch. This crucial moment led to a discussion between Lee and Doosan's pitching coach, Jung Jae-hoon, on the mound.
The image captures the intense focus and strategic discussions that often occur during high-stakes baseball games, particularly in extra innings where every pitch and decision can significantly impact the outcome.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.