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‘Win the games we can win for certain’: Samsung makes a ruthless pitching move

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Samsung Lions are protecting their lead with 23 regular-season games remaining and have continued their winning streak.
  • Manager Park Jin-man removed starter Choi Won-tae after only 77 pitches and used closer Kim Jae-yoon in a four-run, non-save situation.

With 23 games left in the regular season, the Samsung Lions are taking no chances in their drive for the title. Manager Park Jin-man has adopted a markedly more cautious approach, treating every winnable game as one that must be secured.

Park pulled starter Choi Won-tae after just 77 pitches and brought in league-leading closer Kim Jae-yoon even though the game was not a save situation. The aggressive move reflected Samsung’s determination to allow no room for complacency.

Win the games we can win for certain.

· Park Jin-manThe Samsung Lions manager’s stated approach as the team protects its lead with 23 games remaining.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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