Doosan Bears infielder Oh Myung-jin (24) has returned to the first team. He played a second team game in Seosan during the day and moved to Daejeon, where the first team match was held. Doosan's acting manager Cho Sung-hwan went to Seosan to watch the game in person before bringing Oh Myung-jin to Daejeon.

Doosan called up infielder Oh Myung-jin, dropping pitcher Yang Jae-hoon from the first team roster ahead of the Hanwha game in Daejeon on the 11th. Oh Myung-jin was named in the starting lineup as the number 7 batter and third baseman. This game marks his return to the first team after 13 days since the match against KT in Suwon on the 29th of last month.

Oh Myung-jin has shown potential this season with a batting average of .274 (37 hits in 135 at-bats), 1 home run, 20 RBIs, and an OPS of .718, becoming the new hope for Doosan, which had fallen to 9th place. Before his injury, he had a batting average of .324 (12 hits in 37 at-bats) across 10 games, showcasing good hitting form. However, he felt discomfort in his left hamstring during the KT match on the 29th of last month and was removed from the roster on the 1st of this month. After taking a break, he played in the Futures League starting from the Goyang match in Icheon on the 7th, preparing for his return to the first team.

In the Futures League, he has played 3 games with 8 at-bats, 2 hits, and 1 RBI. On the 11th, he started as the number 2 batter and shortstop in the Futures League game against Hanwha held in Seosan, recording 1 hit in 2 at-bats, leading to his call-up to the first team. After getting on base with a hit in the third inning, he sprinted to third base on Kang Seung-ho's short hit to left-center, demonstrating that there were no issues with his hamstring.

Cho Sung-hwan, Doosan's acting manager, personally observed this scene in Seosan. He made a busy schedule by moving to Seosan on the morning of the next day after finishing a night game in Daejeon the previous day to check on the second team players. While evaluating several players, he confirmed Oh Myung-jin's condition and made the decision to call him up to the first team. Before the fourth inning defense, Oh Myung-jin, who had missed the game, moved to Daejeon in Cho's vehicle.

In an interview before the game on the 11th, Cho said, "I went to Seosan to see our players. I confirmed they were working hard. On the way to Seosan, I heard that Yang Jae-hoon's arm was uncomfortable, so I was wondering who to call up. After seeing Oh Myung-jin running from first to third on a short hit, I immediately brought him into the car. I put him in the back of my car."

Pitcher Lee Byung-hun also recorded 1 inning with 2 hits allowed, 1 strikeout, and no earned runs, while infielder Kang Seung-ho batted as a designated hitter and recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats. Acting manager Cho noted, "Lee Byung-hun had a very good feel with a soft arm. I thought it would be good if he could pitch one more inning, but he said he poured everything he had into the game, so I replaced him. He probably focused more than ever. Since it was his first appearance in ten days, I thought he might have some strength, but it seems he exerted even more effort for his first outing in ten days. Considering he has a Sunday appearance as well, I decided to change it."

Meanwhile, Doosan lost to Hanwha by 2-6 the previous day (10th), but starting pitcher Colervin successfully made his return after 12 days with a strong performance of 6 innings, 2 hits allowed, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, and 1 earned run. Acting manager Cho said, "He pitched exceptionally well. Initially, he seemed a bit anxious, but after he got through the early innings and the lineup turned around, he seemed to relax a bit while pitching."

The decision to replace Colervin after 81 pitches came from him. Acting manager Cho explained, "I personally hoped he could pitch the 7th inning, but since Colervin said he poured everything into it, I made the change. He probably focused more than ever. Since it was his first appearance in ten days, I thought he might have some strength, but it seems he exerted even more effort because it was his first outing in ten days. Considering he has a Sunday appearance coming up, I decided to change it."

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