The KBO League, which had been temporarily suspended in mourning for a shocking incident in which a spectator lost their life due to the collapse of a structure at Changwon NC Park, will resume on the 2nd. The professional baseball LG Twins will challenge for an eighth consecutive win.

On March 29, an aluminum louver (60 kg) fell from the outside of the third floor at Changwon NC Park, where the match between the LG Twins and NC Dinos was held, injuring three spectators near the first-floor concession stand, who were transferred to the hospital. A spectator who underwent head surgery passed away on the 31st.

The KBO designated the period from the 1st to the 3rd as a mourning period and decided not to hold any KBO League or Futures League games on the 1st to honor the victims. The game in Changwon (SSG-NC), which was to be held without spectators, has been postponed as a three-game series. Before the game on the 2nd, there will be a moment of silence for the victims. The game will be held without any cheering, and all players participating will wear mourning ribbons to pay tribute to the victims.

LG, which set a club record with a 'seven consecutive wins' at the start of the season, could not fully enjoy the happiness and took a three-day break. On the 29th, LG achieved a 14-4 victory over NC, marking their seventh consecutive win at the start of the season. After the game, KBO and NC decided to cancel the LG-NC match on the 30th for facility inspection at Changwon NC Park.

If the LG-NC match had been held normally on the 30th, it would have been a starting matchup between Hernandez (LG) and Kim Tae-kyung (NC). LG had the advantage in the starting matchup. Of course, the results would not be known until the game was played, but the atmosphere of the LG team, riding a seven-game winning streak, contrasted sharply with NC, which had suffered a heavy defeat due to four errors on the 29th.

However, an incident occurred where three spectators were injured, and one spectator who suffered a severe head injury underwent surgery but passed away. Given the shocking and tragic nature of the incident, it was impossible to weigh the pros and cons of canceling the game, and the seven-game winning streak was momentarily pushed aside.

LG foreign player Austin expressed his condolences via social media, stating, "I extend my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families in Changwon who tragically lost their loved ones. I know there are no words to alleviate the pain you are experiencing right now. During this unimaginable time, I pray that the Lord will be with you, providing comfort and peace."

On the 2nd, LG will face KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park. They are challenging for their eighth consecutive win. LG has Hernandez as the starting pitcher, while KT has Oh Won-seok.

It is crucial whether LG can maintain their good momentum after a three-day break. Director General Cha Myung-seok expressed concern after celebrating the club's record following the seventh consecutive win, noting, "I’m anxious."

As the head of the front office, it's natural to worry if the team doesn't perform, and to worry even if they do. It’s uncertain when variables like 'injuries' will arise. Achieving seven consecutive wins against Lotte, Hanwha, and NC exceeds expectations. While it’s indeed a joyous occasion to achieve seven consecutive wins, a certain degree of anxiety about what may happen in the future is also expected.

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