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[Photo] Im Chan-kyu removed from game for the 5th time
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[Photo] Im Chan-kyu removed from game for the 5th time

From Chosun Ilbo · (18h ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • LG Twins pitcher Im Chan-kyu was removed from the game in the 5th inning against the Samsung Lions.
  • The game was part of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League season.
  • Samsung Lions were attempting to extend their winning streak to seven games.

In a pivotal moment during the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League clash between the Samsung Lions and LG Twins, pitcher Im Chan-kyu faced a difficult outing. The game, held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on April 18th, saw Samsung aiming for their seventh consecutive victory, with Jack O'Rourk starting for them, while LG relied on Im Chan-kyu on the mound.

However, Im Chan-kyu's performance faltered in the fifth inning. With a runner on first base and one out, the LG Twins decided to make a pitching change, removing Im Chan-kyu from the game. This decision marked the fifth time this season that Im Chan-kyu has been taken out of a game, highlighting a challenging period for the pitcher.

The outcome of this particular game, and its impact on Im Chan-kyu's season statistics and the LG Twins' overall standing, remains to be seen. However, the visual of the pitcher being replaced underscores the intense competition and strategic decisions that define the KBO League season.

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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.

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