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Lotte Giants aim for fifth straight win with unconventional lineup
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Lotte Giants aim for fifth straight win with unconventional lineup

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Lotte Giants are aiming for their first five-game winning streak of the season against the Kiwoom Heroes.
  • The Giants have been on a four-game winning streak and are unbeaten in their last five games.
  • Manager Larry Rojas has set an unconventional lineup, including Son Ho-young in center field and Park Gun-woo as catcher.

The Lotte Giants are set to challenge the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome, aiming to secure their first five-game winning streak of the season. The team has shown a remarkable turnaround, currently riding a four-game winning streak and remaining undefeated in their last five contests. This surge follows a period where they occupied the league's bottom spot on June 14th, but they have since climbed to eighth place.

Manager Larry Rojas has opted for a surprising lineup to maintain the momentum. Notably, Son Ho-young is slated to play center field, a departure from his usual position, while Park Gun-woo will take on catching duties. This strategic shift aims to leverage the team's current form and surprise their opponents.

The Giants' recent performance has been a significant improvement, demonstrating resilience and a strong competitive spirit. Their ability to string together wins after a difficult start to June highlights a developing positive trajectory for the team.

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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.