Lotte Giants infielder Park Chan-hyung, who was writing a success story as a developmental player, was substituted during the game. He suddenly sat down, but fortunately it is not a serious injury.
Park Chan-hyung started his first game as a designated hitter, batting sixth, against the KT Wiz at Busan's Sajik Stadium on the 29th. This was his debut as a starter after previously only coming in as a substitute.
Until the 27th, Park had hit safely in all four of his debut plate appearances, setting the record for the most consecutive hits by a player in their debut, a feat achieved by only three players in KBO history. On the 28th, he also came in as a pinch hitter and recorded a hit, showcasing his excellent batting skills and earning his first opportunity to start that day.
In his first at-bat in the second inning with two outs and no runners on base, he hit a single to right. In the fourth inning, he led off with a surprise bunt single toward first base, completing a multi-hit game. Park Chan-hyung also showed solid performance on defense.
However, in the top of the seventh inning with one out and no runners on, he committed an error by missing a fly ball hit by Kim Sang-su. Following the play, Park Chan-hyung sat down. He received checks from the trainer, and after Coach Moon Gyu-hyun personally assessed his condition, he sent a sign for a substitution.
Park Chan-hyung returned to the dugout on his own but was limping. Fortunately, it is not a serious injury. A club official stated, "He had a cramp in the front of his right thigh, so he was substituted for management purposes." It seems that his excessive tension during his first starting opportunity led to the cramp.
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