They endured 72 games. In the remaining 72 games, they will run aggressively.

The professional baseball LG Twins have exactly completed half of the 144 games in the regular season, finishing 72 games. LG recorded 41 wins, 29 losses, and 2 ties (win rate .586) and is in 2nd place, half a game behind the 1st place Hanwha Eagles (42 wins, 29 losses, and 1 tie).

LG started with a 7-game winning streak, dominating in 1st place with 18 wins and 4 losses (win rate .818) until April 19. They are regarded as an 'absolute powerhouse' and are aiming for a 'wire-to-wire' victory.

However, after that, injuries occurred, and for two months, they ended up with 23 wins, 25 losses, and 2 ties (win rate .479), falling to 2nd place. After April 20, LG's performance ranks 8th among 10 teams. During this period, only Doosan, where manager Lee Seung-yeop voluntarily resigned, and the overwhelmingly last-place Kiwoom had a lower win rate than LG. They are now increasingly closing the gap with the mid-range teams ranked 3rd to 7th.

Manager Youm Kyoung-youb said on the 20th at Jamsil Stadium, 'Now, the 5th starter will return to normal. The bullpen can also handle consecutive appearances. I believe we can play aggressively in the remaining 17 games until the end of the first half.'

On that day, Manager Youm held a team meeting. With continuous heavy rainfall throughout the day, the game against Doosan was canceled due to rain, providing a break. Coincidentally, it is the point at which they are completing 72 games.

Manager Youm told the players, 'You did very well. I did not engage in a war for 72 games, but you performed so well that we are leading by half a game. It’s because you have endured well that we are in this position now. From now on, I want to play with a slightly aggressive approach. Because I've saved up, now is the time to use it.'

With the key players Jang Hyun-sik and Kim Kang-ryul sidelined due to injuries, they have been minimizing the burden on the bullpen. Underperforming starters were sent down to the 2nd team for a recharge period. Jang Hyun-sik and Yoo Young-chan returned from injury, and Lee Jeong-yong, who was discharged from the military, also came back. Son Ju-yeong and Im Chan-kyu, who were recently removed from the 1st team for rest, will return to the rotation next week.

Manager Youm said, 'The 5th starter will operate precisely, the winning lineup is set, and we did not concentrate our efforts on just a few players. Our combat effectiveness is now ready. In the remaining 17 games of the first half, I made sure to communicate with the players so they can perform aggressively in their respective positions.'

'I told the players that for the 17 remaining games, we have the strength to endure now, so we must not give up and must create a comeback victory. If I keep this to myself, it is of no use, so from now on, we will play aggressively in the 17 games, so players should also be aware of that. We need to have the same mindset and do this together,' he emphasized.

They will play 17 games until the All-Star Game, take a rest during the All-Star break, and then be able to switch back to combat mode in the second half. LG will now fully mobilize its power. Manager Youm said, 'Jang Hyun-sik and Yoo Young-chan are now able to handle consecutive appearances. Lee Jeong-yong will also start consecutive appearances from next week.'

The key is the batting lineup. If underperforming core hitters like Moon Bo-gyeong, Austin, and Park Dong-won find their hitting rhythm, they could aim for a long winning streak like at the start of the season.

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