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Kiwoom Heroes Adjust Lineup, Seo Geon-chang Out of Starting Squad
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Kiwoom Heroes Adjust Lineup, Seo Geon-chang Out of Starting Squad

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kiwoom Heroes manager Seol Jong-hoon explained why Seo Geon-chang was removed from the starting lineup for the game against Hanwha Eagles.
  • The team's batting order was adjusted, with Davisson and Hiura moved up to the second and third spots.
  • The article details the starting lineup for the KBO league game.

Kiwoom Heroes manager Seol Jong-hoon has explained the decision to remove veteran infielder Seo Geon-chang from the starting lineup for their game against the Hanwha Eagles. The team's lineup for the match, held at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon, features a notable shift in the batting order.

Davisson and Hiura have been promoted to the second and third positions in the lineup, respectively. This adjustment signals a strategic move by the Heroes to optimize their offensive power early in the game. The rest of the starting lineup includes Chu Jae-hyun in left field, Davisson at first base, Hiura as the designated hitter, Ahn Chi-hong at second base, Im Byung-wook in center field, Park Chan-hyeok in right field, and Kim Geon-hee as the catcher.

The specific reasons for Seo Geon-chang's absence from the starting roster were not detailed in the provided text, but the manager's explanation suggests a tactical decision aimed at improving the team's performance in the current game. The Kiwoom Heroes are looking to build on their recent successes as the season progresses.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.