A healthy Gu Ja-wook is a crucial factor for Samsung to regain the lead... The fan-favorite shortstop also said, “I remember losing twice in a row after Gu Ja-wook was gone; his presence makes a big difference.” [Oh!Sen Busan]

Koo Ja-wook’s fitness is key to Samsung’s reclaiming the lead, and it has been noted that his absence leads to repeated losses…