Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yup smiled brightly for a change.

The Doosan team led by Lee Seung-yup secured a 6-1 victory over the Samsung Lions in an away game held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 3rd, putting an end to a three-game losing streak. Starting pitcher Choi Seung-yong achieved his first quality start plus in his debut, allowing 3 hits, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts, and 1 earned run over 7 innings to earn his third victory. After that, Choi Ji-gang and Hong Min-kyu each pitched an inning cleanly to secure the team's win.

Doosan started left-handed pitcher Choi Seung-yong and lined up the batting order with right fielder Jake Cave, left fielder Kim In-tae, catcher Yang Eui-ji, designated hitter Kim Jae-hwan, first baseman Yang Seok-hwan, second baseman Kang Seung-ho, shortstop Park Jun-young, third baseman Lim Jong-seong, and center fielder Jung Soo-bin.

Doosan's lineup changes paid off. Yang Eui-ji led the offense with a game-winning two-run homer, going 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored, while Kang Seung-ho, who had been in a prolonged slump, also showed signs of recovery with 2 hits and 1 run scored. Jung Soo-bin contributed as well, going 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored.

After the game, manager Lee Seung-yup said, “Starting pitcher Choi Seung-yong took the lead in changing the team's atmosphere with a perfect pitching performance. His aggressive pitching over 7 innings also eased the burden on the bullpen. The relievers who followed, Choi Ji-gang and Hong Min-kyu, also fulfilled their roles.”

He added, “The batting lineup also turned the tide with a big inning in the 6th. The home run by 'Captain' Yang Eui-ji and the multi-hits by Kang Seung-ho and Jung Soo-bin were effective. The role of Yang Seok-hwan, who showed focus at every at-bat and fought tenaciously, was also significant. I will do my best to maintain this positive atmosphere in every game.”

Meanwhile, Doosan will start Choi Jun-ho as the pitcher on the 4th. The opposing Samsung is expected to send out second-year right-handed pitcher Jung Min-seong.

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