The Bulkkot Fighters enter their upcoming matchup against Masan Yongma High School mired in a three-game losing streak, prompting major tactical adjustments ahead of the 24th episode of the Studio C1 baseball entertainment program Bulkkot Baseball 2.
Kim Sung-keun has tasked Lee Taek-keun with orchestrating an unconventional batting lineup to combat the opposition’s speed, while Lee Dae-ho and Jeong Keun-woo overhaul their equipment and routines to spark a turnaround.
Tactical Overhauls and Equipment Adjustments
Facing a slump after dropping three consecutive contests, the Fighters’ senior roster has taken drastic steps to reset. Lee Dae-ho stated that he altered everything except my wife,
purchasing entirely new bats and gloves and modifying his daily preparation routine. Alongside him, Jeong Keun-woo underwent specialized hitting drills under Kim Sung-keun, adopting a fresh batting technique designed to generate sharper, more precise contact against opposing pitchers.
Park Jae-wook, who has struggled offensively in recent outings, is attempting to break his slump by adopting a new nickname, Baksal
(Destroyer). Meanwhile, Jeong Eui-yoon has emerged as the team’s second-best hitter despite the broader team skid, even surprising teammates by suggesting unexpected internal changes during the lineup-building process.
Emergency Lineup Room and Defensive Challenges
Kim Sung-keun turned to Lee Taek-keun and Kim Ji-soo to form an ad-hoc emergency lineup headquarters
to counter Masan Yongma High School. The high school squad arrives with formidable mobility, having recorded 151 stolen bases and posting undefeated records in both halves of the 2026 High School Baseball Weekend League Gyeongsang Region A, alongside a runner-up finish at the Bonghwangdaegi National High School Tournament.
When the unconventional batting order was revealed in the clubhouse, it drew immediate skepticism and open laughter from players as unfamiliar names were called in unexpected sequences. The Fighters must neutralize Masan Yongma’s aggressive base-running—which recently exposed defensive gaps during a loss to Busan University of Science and Technology—relying on catcher Park Jae-wook’s stolen-base prevention and coordinated pickoff plays.
Gocheok Sky Dome Showdown and Draft Prospects
The two squads meet for their 16th in-person viewing game of the season on October 4 at 2 p.m. local time at Gocheok Sky Dome. The matchup features top amateur talent, including Masan Yongma captain Choi Min-sang and standout No Min-hyuk, who were drafted by the KT Wiz and the KIA Tigers respectively in the 2027 KBO League Rookie Draft after No swept five distinct offensive categories at the Cheongnyonggi tournament.
For the Fighters, Jung Hun—an alumnus of Masan Yongma High School—faces his alma mater’s juniors with added incentive. Because winning an MVP award would convert him into a full-time player, his competitive focus remains sharp heading into the single-match showdown.
Release Schedule and Broadcast Details
The broadcast covering the team’s preparation, the clubhouse reaction to the emergency lineup, and the ensuing game atmosphere is scheduled to air on November 2 at 8 p.m. via Studio C1’s official YouTube channel.
