Facing postseason elimination, LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yup voiced deep regret over his team’s offensive output after a 6-3 defeat to the Kia Tigers in Game 2 of the KBO postseason semi-playoffs at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field. “Because the hitters failed to chase the score, the overall game became very difficult,” Yeom said following the loss.
Early Pitching Struggles Deepen Deficit
The Twins found themselves in an immediate hole after starting pitcher Lim Chan-gyu struggled in the opening frame. Lim recorded just one out while allowing six hits, one walk, and five runs before being pulled from the game. A procession of six relief pitchers—including John Kennedy, Lee Woo-chan, Woo Kang-hoon, Son Joo-young, Kim Kang-ryul, and Kim Jin-soo—shut down the Tigers for the remainder of the contest, but the early deficit proved insurmountable for the visiting side.
Offensive Lulls and Missed Opportunities
LG’s lineup managed nine hits but plated only three runs against the Tigers’ pitching staff. Lee Jae-won went hitless with four strikeouts in four plate appearances, including a critical strikeout against Jeon Sang-hyun in the eighth inning with two outs and runners on first and second. Lee was later seen shedding tears in the dugout.
Managerial Outlook and Roster Adjustments
Addressing the player’s struggles after the game, manager Yeom noted that Lee Jae-won remains in a developmental phase. The skipper outlined plans to focus on targeted finishing training during the offseason to address areas needing improvement. The loss pushes the Twins to the brink of elimination in the best-of-five series, requiring a win in Game 3 to keep their season alive.
Game 3 Pitching Matchup in Seoul
The series shifts to Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul for Game 3, where the LG Twins are expected to hand the ball to right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who finished the regular season with a 6-3 record and a 4.05 ERA. The Kia Tigers plan to counter with pitcher Baek Cheon-kai-xiang, who carries a 4-5 record and a 4.75 ERA into the crucial matchup.
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