After two consecutive losses to the semifinals, one win, SSG coach Lee Soo-yong "Victory made by veterans"
Aug 29, 2024
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SSG beat KIA 10-4 at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 29th. While starter Kim Kwang-hyun kept the mound by allowing four runs in six innings, Herredia and Choi Jung collaborated on three RBIs each in the batting lineup. Kim Sung-hyun played a role as a link in the top batting order by making three hits, and Han Yu-seom helped with a wedge two-run shot. SSG, which lost consecutive games to KIA from the 27th to the 28th, had to be satisfied with its victory to avoid the sweep loss. The season record was 59 wins, 1 draw and 64 losses.
Coach Lee said after the game, "The veteran players came together in a difficult situation for the team and played well."`"Kim Kwang-hyun lost a point, but the pitching content and balance were better than before. You will be able to throw with more confidence in the future. The bullpen did its job, too", he commented. "Even in batting, veterans did so well at important moments. With the tie in the fifth inning, Choi Jeong's home run, Eredia and Han Yu-sum's home runs were able to bring about a win in the second half of the game. Park Sung-hyun also contributed to the team's victory with three hits."
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