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'Now a starter' Song Chan-ui - Will OPS 1.018 Moon Jung-bin lead the charge against 'LG killer' left-hander Kim Jin-wook
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'Now a starter' Song Chan-ui - Will OPS 1.018 Moon Jung-bin lead the charge against 'LG killer' left-hander Kim Jin-wook?

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • LG Twins will face Lotte Giants in Busan on June 27.
  • LG lost the previous day's game 3-2 against Lotte.
  • LG aims to win the upcoming game to secure a winning series against Lotte for the fourth time.

The LG Twins are set to clash with the Lotte Giants at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on June 27. This crucial game follows a narrow 3-2 defeat for LG against Lotte on June 26, a loss that ended their streak of winning the previous series against the Giants.

LG has had the upper hand in their previous three series against Lotte this season, winning two out of three games in each encounter. A victory on June 27 is essential for LG to maintain their dominance and achieve a winning record in their fourth series against the Busan-based team.

The spotlight will be on LG's lineup, particularly players like Song Chan-ui and Moon Jung-bin, who have been performing well with an OPS of 1.018. They will be tasked with navigating the challenges posed by Lotte's left-handed pitcher, Kim Jin-wook, who has a history of performing well against LG.

This matchup is more than just a single game; it's a battle for momentum and a chance for LG to rebound from their recent loss and solidify their position in the standings.

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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.