According to OSEN reporting from Jamsil Stadium, the professional baseball LG Twins removed pitcher Song Seung-gi from the first-team roster on August 27 due to an elbow inflammation injury, subsequently calling up catcher Kim Min-soo to expand their catching depth to three players ahead of their series finale against the NC Dinos.
Roster Adjustments and Injury Impact for the LG Twins
The roster move comes as the LG Twins prepare for the final game of a three-game series at Jamsil Stadium. According to OSEN, Song Seung-gi’s exclusion from the active roster was directly caused by an elbow inflammation injury. To offset the loss in roster flexibility, changes brought catcher Kim Min-soo up to the senior squad, raising the club’s active catching depth to three players for the matchup.
Starting Lineup and Recent Offensive Momentum
Heading into the contest, LG unveiled a starting lineup featuring Shin Min-jae at second base, Park Hae-min in center field, Austin as the designated hitter, and Song Chan-eui patrolling left field. Moon Bo-gyeong covers third base, Moon Jung-bin starts at first base, Oh Ji-hwan anchors shortstop, Park Dong-won wears the catcher’s gear, and Hong Chang-gi rounds out the outfield in right field, according to OSEN’s lineup report.
Offensively, the club enters the game on a three-game winning streak. According to game data, the offense produced 11 runs, 12 runs, 5 runs, and 8 runs over their last four outings. Individual performances have driven that surge. Austin recorded a cycling hit on August 25 followed by a two-home-run performance on August 26. Meanwhile, Moon Bo-gyeong notched 10 hits in 23 at-bats for a .435 batting average over his last six games, and Song Chan-eui hit three home runs across his last four games. However, Moon Jung-bin has struggled to maintain consistent contact, batting .163 with 7 hits in 43 at-bats and 21 strikeouts despite hitting four home runs over his last 10 games.
Pitching Matchup and Fifth-Rotation Outlook
Park Si-won takes the mound as the starting pitcher for the game. According to season statistics, he has appeared in 23 games, including three as a starter, holding a 2-loss record and a 3.89 ERA. Team management has utilized Park recently as a substitute starter in the fifth rotation spot. In his most recent mound appearances, he allowed one run over four innings against SSG on August 15, followed by one run over three innings against KT on August 20, as reported by OSEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Song Seung-gi removed from the LG Twins first team?
According to OSEN, Song Seung-gi was excluded from the first-team roster due to an elbow inflammation injury.
Who was called up to replace Song Seung-gi on the roster?
Catcher Kim Min-soo was called up to the first team, increasing the club’s catcher depth to three players, according to OSEN.
What are Park Si-won’s pitching statistics for the season?
According to team data, Park Si-won has appeared in 23 games with three starts, recording two losses and a 3.89 ERA.
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