The LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles will open the second game of the 2024 KBO League season on Thursday at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul.
In the previous day’s opener, LG won 8-2, handing Ryu Hyun-jin the loss in his return to the KBO after a 12-year absence. The win came in front of a sold-out home crowd, with every starter recording a hit.
LG’s starting lineup for the 24th game is Park Hae-min (center field), Hong Chang-ki (right field), Kim Hyun-soo (designated hitter), Austin (first base), Oh Ji-hwan (shortstop), Moon Bo-kyung (third base), Park Dong-won (catcher), Moon Sung-joo (left field), and Shin Min-jae (second base). It’s the same lineup that scored five runs in the fourth inning against Ryu Hyun-jin the day before.
LG’s starting pitcher is Lim Chan-kyu. 안전놀이터 추천 He appeared in 30 games last year, going 14-3 with a 3.42 ERA. His career-high performance earned him a four-year, 5 billion won contract in free agency.
Lim pitched in a special matchup against the San Diego Padres on April 18 and threw five innings of two-run ball, including a KKK surprise strikeout show in the first inning. The two runs came on a two-run home run by Kim Ha-seong.
Lim is 11-7 with a 4.72 ERA in 35 career starts against Hanwha.
