KBO Heat-Related Cancellations Hit a New All-Time High
KBO games canceled due to extreme heat this season have reached 30, setting a new all-time record. Including rain-outs and other cancellations, the total number of postponed games has climbed to 55. Some fans and commentators are now calling for the league to introduce a formal ‘heat break’ period during the most extreme stretches of summer.
Source: 스포츠경향 (Sports Kyunghyang)
Heat Break Sees KBO Clubs Balance Training and Rest Differently
With this weekend’s three-game series wiped out league-wide, KBO’s ten clubs are now navigating an unplanned heat break in different ways. The Lotte Giants held training in Suwon, while the Kiwoom Heroes are unable to use their home ballpark, Gocheok Sky Dome. The KIA Tigers, looking to preserve their hot second-half hitting form, have extended outdoor training sessions where conditions allow.
Source: 네이트 스포츠 (Nate Sports)