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KT Wiz Prepare Collective Closing Plan During Park Young-hyun’s Absence

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul said the team plans to use a collective closing system during closer Park Young-hyun’s absence.
  • Lee said KT could bunt late in games even with five- or 10-run leads as it seeks to limit the impact of the bullpen gap.

KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul says his team may bunt even with a 10-run lead as it adjusts to the absence of closer Park Young-hyun.

Lee announced plans for a collective closing arrangement during Park's absence. He also said KT would look for extra runs late in games, even when holding a wide advantage.

The approach would apply with leads of five runs and, if necessary, 10 runs. Lee presented the aggressive use of bunts as a way to remove the risks created by the missing closer.

KT recently faced Hanwha in Daejeon during a midweek series.

I will bunt even with a 10-run lead.

· Lee Kang-chulThe KT Wiz manager described his approach to scoring additional runs late in games while the team manages the closer's absence.
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