Kim Ha-seong addressed reporters outside Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 2 of the National League Division Series, emphasizing that limiting errors remains the primary objective during postseason play. The Atlanta Braves infielder spoke before the matchup in Los Angeles, where the club entered trailing in the series following a 5-3 defeat in the opener.
Kim Prioritizes Team Success over Starting Lineup Role
While left out of the starting lineup for Game 2, Kim maintained that personal deployment takes a back seat to collective success. “Just go out and try to do my best,” Kim said of his approach to the current series. “Now every game, every game is important, so regardless of whether I’m in the lineup or not, as long as the team does its best to win, that’s it.” The Braves opted against starting ace Chris Sale for the second contest of the series, turning instead to another relief pitcher.
Team Atmosphere And Confidence In Management
Despite dropping the opening game of the series, Kim reported that the clubhouse morale within the Braves organization remains high. “The whole delegation wants to win today’s game and go back to Atlanta, and I believe it will be like that,” Kim said. The infielder also expressed strong support for coach Walt Weiss, praising his leadership style and the relationship between the coach and the roster. “Now leading the team very well,” Kim added regarding Weiss.
Reflecting On Past Postseason Experience
The 2026 appearance marks Kim’s return to autumn baseball since 2022, when he was with the San Diego Padres. Reflecting on his return to the postseason stage, Kim noted that participating is an honor he approaches with a sense of appreciation. “Being able to participate in autumn baseball itself is an honor, and I’m just enjoying it,” Kim said. He previously faced the Dodgers during the 2022 division series and delivered a walk-off hit against them in late August.
Reducing Mistakes In High-Stakes Series
When asked about his history of success against Los Angeles, Kim redirected attention toward fundamental execution rather than past statistics. “Although I hope hits come out, more than that, reducing how many mistakes you make seems to be the most important thing in the postseason,” Kim said. “The better we do in that regard, the more we are trying to make ourselves do better.”
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