Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man said regarding the bench clearing that occurred during the match against the Lotte Giants in Daegu on the 29th, "If competitiveness arises during the game, it can happen. There was some misunderstanding between us, but it was resolved well."
Lotte was leading 2-0 in the top of the 5th inning. Samsung's starting pitcher Choi Won-tae threw a pitch that hit Jeon Jun-woo in the left side. Following the incident in the doubleheader's second game against Samsung held at Sajik Stadium on the 17th, Jeon Jun-woo took a stance as if to approach the mound after being hit by a pitch thrown by starting pitcher Choi Won-tae.
Catcher Kang Min-ho wrapped his arms around Jeon Jun-woo and intervened. Captain Gu Ja-wook also consoled Choi Won-tae to calm the atmosphere.
Choi Won-tae, who had no intention of hitting, said something to Jeon Jun-woo as he walked to first base, and Jeon Jun-woo, still angry, rushed towards the mound. This led to both teams' players coming onto the field, creating a tense situation. Fortunately, it ended without collision.
Choi Won-tae also approached Jeon Jun-woo again, bowing to apologize, and Jeon Jun-woo accepted the apology with a smile.
Meeting with reporters ahead of the match against the LG Twins on the 30th, manager Park Jin-man noted, "It was clear to anyone that Choi Won-tae slipped while trying to throw a two-seam fastball yesterday. From the batter's perspective, having been hit once before, it's understandable to misinterpret. Both sides understand that."
Samsung's lineup consisted of center fielder Kim Ji-chan, right fielder Kim Sung-yoon, left fielder Gu Ja-wook, first baseman Lewin Diaz, catcher Kim Jae-sung, second baseman Ryu Ji-hyuk, shortstop Lee Jae-hyun, third baseman Kim Young-woong, and designated hitter Kim Tae-hoon. Manager Park Jin-man said, "Eight of the nine batters, excluding Lee Jae-hyun, are left-handed. We considered using Diaz as the designated hitter to manage his stamina, but since his physical condition is fine, we will use Kim Tae-hoon as the designated hitter."
The LG starting pitcher is Eliezer Hernandez. He showcased a perfect performance with no runs in 6 innings, allowing only 1 hit and striking out 9 against Samsung on April 15. After suffering a right thigh injury, he was sidelined but returned to the first team on this day. Manager Park Jin-man expressed hope saying, "At that time, we didn't get a single hit off him. He is indeed a good pitcher, but as it is his first appearance after the injury, there may be differences from that time."
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