LG Twins foreign hitter Austin will miss the 'Jamsil Rivalry' due to dizziness.

LG will play the last game of a three-game series against Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 7th. The two teams have exchanged one win and one loss. The third game is crucial for winning.

LG stated that Austin will not be participating in the game. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop noted in a pre-match interview with reporters at Jamsil Stadium on the 7th, 'Austin went home. He said he feels dizzy, so we sent him home.' No separate hospital examination will be conducted. Manager Yeom expressed regret, saying, 'I was going to use him if possible; I was planning to use him as a designated hitter, but he feels dizzy, so that's not possible.'

Austin collided with a defender during a run in the 8th inning against Doosan the previous day (6th). After getting a hit, Austin ran to second base on Moon Bo-kyung's ground ball when he collided with Doosan's second baseman Kang Seung-ho and fell down. He remained on the ground for some time and could not get up.

Fortunately, Austin got up with the help of trainers and returned to the dugout. He was called out for interference in the defense. In the 8th inning defense, Austin was substituted by Moon Jeong-bin. At that time, an LG official said, 'Austin's physical condition is fine. He was substituted for player protection purposes. Currently, there are no plans for hospital consultations.'

As of the 6th, Austin has a batting average of .390 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. He is tied for second in home runs and ranked third in RBIs. In the game on the 6th, he also hit a three-run home run in the 6th inning, leading to a 5-1 victory.

LG will face Doosan's left-handed starter Jack Log with a lineup including Hong Chang-ki (right fielder), Park Hae-min (center fielder), Park Dong-won (catcher), Moon Bo-kyung (third baseman), Kim Hyun-soo (designated hitter), Song Chan-eui (first baseman), Moon Seong-joo (left fielder), Koo Bon-hyuk (shortstop), and Shin Min-jae (second baseman). Park Dong-won will take the 3rd spot in the lineup, replacing Austin.

Manager Yeom mentioned, 'Oh Ji-hwan was excluded because his batting condition is not good.' Lead-off hitter Hong Chang-ki has recently been hitting multi-hits and is regaining his batting form. However, the batting cycles of Oh Ji-hwan and Moon Seong-joo are still not good.

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