On the 29th at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium. Despite the hot weather under a heatwave warning, Lotte Giants infielder Park Chan-hyung and Han Tae-yang did not stop training. This day was the last day of the weekend three-game series against the KT Wiz. Before the game, the two players sweated intensely during infield defensive training. In particular, Park Chan-hyung was more active in defensive training than anyone else.

Looking back at the previous day's game provides a clue to this reason. Park Chan-hyung came in as a substitute after a fielding error by shortstop Jeon Min-jae in the second inning of the game on the 27th. Then, in the bottom of the second inning, tied at 2-2, he stepped up as the leadoff hitter and launched a powerful swing for his first career home run. The cheers from the fans at Sajik Stadium were enthusiastic. It was a significant moment for both the team and him personally.

However, the joy did not last long. In the top of the third inning with one out and runners on first and second, a ground ball hit by KT Wiz's Moon Sang-cheol hit Park Chan-hyung's glove and bounced up. It was recorded as an error. The subsequent timely hit turned the score around. The disappointing moment in defense overshadowed the glory of his first home run.

After the game, Park Chan-hyung hung his head. On that day, he was the first to step onto the field, putting on his glove and repeating defensive drills. Han Tae-yang also continued with quick movements and throwing drills despite the hot weather.

The Lotte Giants are finding vitality through the input of young players despite recent injuries and inconsistencies. Park Chan-hyung is at the center of this. He seemed to feel a greater sense of responsibility after the error rather than the memory of his first home run. The defensive training on that day held significance beyond just a routine.

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