Doosan Bears in Fifth Place After Five Straight Series Wins and Best June Record

The Doosan Bears hold the fifth and final postseason spot in the Korea Baseball Organization after winning five consecutive series and posting the league's best record in June. Entering Tuesday's game against the KT Wiz at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, the Bears stand at 33-31-2 for the season and 8-3-1 in June. They defeated the Kia Tigers 8-1 on June 14 at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

Manager Kim Won-hyong addressed reporters before the contest. "Obviously, we're playing better than earlier in the year," he said. 30 bullpen ERA.

After the KT Wiz series, they face the first-place LG Twins over the weekend. "People say this week will be a tough test for us, and I think every week will be hard from here on," Kim said. "I think we're firing on all cylinders with our pitching and hitting at the same time.

Closer Kim Taek-yeon returned from a two-month shoulder injury last week and has thrown two scoreless innings in two outings. 63 ERA. Kim Won-hyong said he will keep Lee Young-ha in the closer role.

"Young-ha has been pitching so well. Taek-yeon may eventually return to the closer role, but that time isn't now," the manager stated. "I am sure Taek-yeon will understand this.

Yonhap reported the details of the Bears' recent performance and roster decisions.