Doosan’s Wild Tie: Lee Young-ha’s Rough Relief and What Comes Next

Unexpected Turnaround

Down 1–0 entering the bottom of the seventh, the Bears erupted when Kim Jae-hwan crushed a solo homer and Doosan piled on four runs to seize a 4–1 lead against league leaders Hanwha
Fans leapt from their seats as the magic sparked in Jamsil, proving that no deficit feels safe when Doosan’s bats find fire

Questionable Bullpen Move

Manager Cho Sung-hwan stuck with Lee Young-ha to open the eighth, trusting his top reliever after that pivotal strikeout of Ha Joo-seok
Lee yielded four straight hits to Rivera, Moon Hyun-bin, Noh Si-hwan and Chae Eun-seong, allowing two runs and surrendering the lead
Cho admitted afterward that his timing was off, citing Lee’s form in the automated strike-zone system and expecting another Ha Joo-seok K-strike turning point

Fan Reactions and Culture

On Naver blogs and DC Inside galleries, 60% of posts applauded Doosan’s resilient rally, celebrating the team’s never-say-die spirit while 40% critiqued coaching choices, especially the delayed hook for Lee
One blogger pointed out how KBO ties reflect baseball’s unique Korean flavor, where neither team loses toughness—an insight every overseas fan should know about the shared pride in a well-fought draw

Looking Ahead to LG Clash

With a bruised bullpen and bruised pride, Doosan now gears up for the October 25 matchup against the LG Twins at Jamsil
Cho Sung-hwan promises adjustments, emphasizing quicker hooks and fresh arms
All eyes will be on whether Lee Young-ha can rebound or if a new bridge to the back end will carry Doosan through the season’s final stretch