'580 million won FA compensation player' Moon Yong-ik's (KT Wiz) return to the starting lineup was canceled due to rain.
The match between KT Wiz and Samsung Lions, which was scheduled to take place on the 12th at 2 p.m. at Suwon KT Wiz Park, was canceled due to rain.
As rain continued at Suwon KT Wiz Park, the cancellation was decided around 2:35 p.m., approximately 30 minutes before the match was set to start.
KT was in a situation where it had hinted at a surprise card of Moon Yong-ik as the starting pitcher for the day. Moon Yong-ik, a bullpen resource, joined the first-team roster on the 3rd and warmed up by pitching one inning with two walks and one earned run against the Suwon NC Dinos on April 10.
Moon Yong-ik joined the Samsung team in the second round of the 2017 rookie draft, being the 59th pick overall, and became a KT player as a FA compensation player for Kim Jae-yoon ahead of the 2024 season. Coincidentally, his starting debut was set against his former team, Samsung, but the opportunity was postponed due to rain.
According to officials from both teams, KT has announced that So Hyung-jun will be the starting pitcher on the 13th, while Samsung’s Denny Reyes, who was scheduled to start that day, will take the mound as planned.
Meanwhile, the canceled game will be rescheduled at a later date. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) extended the doubleheader non-scheduling period until the 13th to focus on enhancing safety management during crowded events.
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