Na Seung-yeop, who had been suffering from severe struggles in May, has been removed from the starting lineup.
The Lotte Giants, led by manager Kim Tae-hyoung, announced their starting lineup for the regular season game against the SSG Landers on the 30th. Lotte's starting lineup includes Jang Du-seong (center fielder), Jeon Min-jae (shortstop), Go Seung-min (second baseman), Reyes (left fielder), Yoon Dong-hee (right fielder), Jeon Jun-woo (designated hitter), Kim Min-sung (first baseman), Son Ho-young (third baseman), and Yoo Kang-nam (catcher). The starting pitcher is Tucker Davidson.
The lineup has undergone slight changes. Jeon Min-jae has been promoted to the second batting order, and Na Seung-yeop has been removed from the starting lineup. Na Seung-yeop has been struggling with a batting average of .192 in May. His slump has been extending. He has not hit safely for three consecutive games. In place of Na Seung-yeop, Kim Min-sung will be starting as the first baseman.
Additionally, Yoo Kang-nam, who was struck on the shoulder by a foul ball during the defensive process in the game against Samsung on the 27th, has returned to the starting lineup.
Kim Tae-hyoung said, 'At the beginning, Na Seung-yeop had a big swing with home runs and long hits. When the swing becomes big, the timing naturally gets delayed. Also, when trying to catch the timing quickly, the body leans forward. Then, the timing won’t be right.' He added, 'The hitting coach is also talking to him, but he needs to feel it. Once he gets back to hitting the ball and connects with a few, it will improve again.'
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