The head coach also recognized the three consecutive away games that showed his leadership skills. "He showed outstanding concentration.""
Jul 04, 2024
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KIA came from behind to win 8-3 against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Lions Park on the 4th. Hwang Dong-ha blocked Samsung's batters while starting pitcher Yang Hyun-jong gave up three runs in five innings early, tied the game with Choi Hyung-woo's timely hit in the top of the eighth inning, trailing 2-3, and produced a five-point big inning against Samsung closer Oh Seung-hwan in the top of the ninth inning to win a thrilling come-from-behind victory. KIA, which defeated Samsung on the 2nd and 3rd, finished the first half of its schedule in a good mood by winning even the 4th. 48 wins, 2 draws, and 33 losses throughout the season.
It wasn't an easy match. Yang Hyun-jong was hit by a back-to-back shot by Kim Heon-gon and Koo Ja-wook in the bottom of the third inning, when the score was tied 1-1. He recovered one point in the top of the fourth inning, but failed to take advantage of the chance to come from behind. Hwang Dong-ha tied the score in the top of the eighth inning, but Na Sung-beom and Choi Hyung-woo have already been replaced. However, Park Jung-woo scored a come-from-behind victory against Samsung closer Oh Seung-hwan in the top of the ninth inning, producing a five-point big inning.
Coach Lee said after the game, `All three consecutive games showed the players' concentration at the end of the game""With Choi Hyung-woo's timely hit in the top of the eighth inning being dragged by one point until the second half of the game, we were able to start the game from the ground up again." After two outs in the top of the ninth inning, the batters' concentration was outstanding", he commented. After taking the opportunity with Kim Sun-bin's double, Park Jung-woo scored an invaluable two-run final hit at the first and second bases opportunities. Since then, Hong Jong-pyo's heavy hit has also contributed greatly to the team's victory. Socrates' home run determined the game. In the absence of the main player, we cannot help but praise Park Jung-woo and Hong Jong-pyo, who played at the end of the game as pinch-runners"I raised my thumb. Hwang Dong-ha pitched perfectly again " (following Yang Hyun-jong). Without Hwang Dong-ha's good pitching, I would not have been able to guarantee a victory in today's game."
"I would like to express my gratitude to the players who finished the first half well and to the coaches of all parts who silently guided the players well. We will prepare well for the All-Star break and try to give the fans even more joy," Lee said.
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