Lee Seung-yeop’s 11-Match Winning Streak Delayed Due to Rain
Gwangju, July 23rd 2023, 14:33 – Lee Seung-yeop’s impressive 11-match winning streak will have to wait until next week to continue its course. The highly anticipated 11th match between Doosan Bears and KIA Tigers, scheduled to take place at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on the 23rd, was abruptly canceled due to relentless monsoon rain. This marks the second consecutive day of cancellation due to inclement weather.
The Imdong district in Gwangju Metropolitan City, where the Champions Field is located, experienced heavy rainfall as dark clouds loomed over the area since the previous day. The forecast predicted heavy rain to persist throughout the afternoon, exacerbating the condition of the playing field.
The KIA players attempted to warm up and start their preparation at the airport at 2:00 pm. However, they were forced to quickly retreat due to the downpour and unfavorable weather conditions. Assessing the continuous rainfall and the deteriorating ground conditions, the KBO Game Management Committee ultimately made the decision to cancel the match.
For KIA, this canceled game adds to a total of 15 games affected by rain this season, comprising of seven home games and eight away games. As for Doosan, it marks their 12th game affected by weather conditions, with six being home games and six away games.
Doosan’s aspiration for a club-leading 11 consecutive wins will have to wait for their match against Lotte on the 25th at Jamsil Stadium.
Under the guidance of coach Lee Seung-yeop, Doosan achieved their remarkable 10-game winning streak by defeating KIA 5-2 on the 21st. This remarkable achievement not only sets a new record for the club’s longest hitting streak but also stands as the longest hitting streak recorded by a rookie player. /sunny@osen.co.kr
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Provided by OSEN | 2023.07.23 14:33
[OSEN=광주, 이선호 기자] Lee Seung-yeop’s 11-match winning streak has been delayed until next week.
The 11th match between Doosan Bears and KIA Tigers, which was scheduled to be held at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on the 23rd, was canceled due to monsoon rain. It is canceled due to rain for two consecutive days following the previous day.
In the Imdong district of Gwangju Metropolitan City, where Champions Field is located, heavy rain was sprinkled as rain clouds rolled in from the morning following the previous day. Heavy rain was expected for the afternoon as well.
The KIA players started playing catch at the airport at 2:00 pm, but had to withdraw in a hurry due to heavy rain.
Moreover, the ground condition deteriorated due to continuous rain, so it did not seem easy to play the game. In the end, the KBO Game Management Committee decided to cancel.
KIA’s rain canceled game is the 15th (7 home games, 8 away games). Doosan is 12th (6 home games, 6 away games).
Doosan’s challenge for a club-leading 11 wins in a row was also delayed for Lotte (Jamsil) on the 25th.
Doosan, led by coach Lee Seung-yeop, made it 10 consecutive wins by beating KIA 5-2 on the 21st. It was the club’s longest hitting streak and the longest hitting streak for a rookie. /sunny@osen.co.kr
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