LG Secures Series Win Against KIA with Extra-Innings Homer
LG’s offense built a four-run lead, but KIA mounted a comeback in the seventh inning, tying the game at 4-4. KIA’s rally was fueled by a timely hit from Na Sung-bum, a right-ball from Wisdom, and a crucial three-run home run by Oh Sun-woo off LG reliever Kim Jin-sung. The tie was broken in the top of the tenth inning when Moon Bo-kyung hit a 110-meter home run off KIA pitcher Cho Sang-woo, marking his 16th of the season. KIA managed to score one run in the bottom of the tenth but couldn’t equalize. LG will aim to complete the series sweep in their final game on the 24th.
Moon Bo -kyung hits a home run in the 10th inning. Yonhap News
In other KBO action, the Doosan Bears defeated the Hanwha Eagles 13-2, halting Hanwha’s 11-game winning streak. Doosan’s starting pitcher Choi Min-seok earned his second win, pitching five innings. Rookie Park Joon-soon narrowly missed a cycling hit, contributing a home run and multiple other hits.The Lotte giants escaped a two-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Kiwoom Heroes. Lotte’s starting pitcher Park Se-woong secured his 10th win of the season with seven innings of work, allowing six hits and one run.
The Samsung Lions extended their winning streak to three games with a decisive 9-0 shutout of the SSG Landers. samsung’s starting pitcher Hersson Karabito delivered a strong performance, striking out six batters over seven innings for his first win.Lewin Diaz was a key offensive contributor for Samsung, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. The SSG Landers are now on a six-game losing streak. The KT Wiz secured their second consecutive win,defeating the NC Dinos 9-2. The NC Dinos are experiencing a three-game losing streak.
Doosan Bears players celebrate after their victory, which ended Hanwha’s winning streak. News 1
