LG Killer... KIA won again! 7:5 LG 8 consecutive wins + 13 wins and 3 losses against each other 'absolute advantage'
Sep 03, 2024
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KIA came from behind to win 7-5 against LG at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 3rd. While starter Yang Hyun-jong recorded the first 150 innings of KBO League left-hander with a quality start of three runs in six innings (more than six innings, less than three earned runs), Choi Hyung-woo and Kim Sun-bin were responsible for two RBIs each in the lineup, and Park Chan-ho and Hong Jong-pyo also scored RBIs to help win. KIA, which began its winning streak against LG on June 20, added another victory and continued its strong momentum of eight consecutive wins. The final match against the pennant race LG was an absolute advantage of 13 wins and 3 losses. KIA's season record was 76 wins, two draws and 49 losses. LG's starter Hernandez lasted six innings, but allowed six runs, and Austin and Oh Ji-hwan drew an arch in the lineup, but failed to take advantage of the chase opportunity and bowed their head.
Last but not least, LG is trying to build up its pride. He proved his will by taking the first step.
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However, KIA turned one chance around in the bottom of the fourth inning. The first batter Socrates got on base with an infield hit, followed by Kim Do-young's hit to the left, making the first and second bases with no outs. In this situation, Choi Hyung-woo hit a double to right-center to tie the game. The atmosphere seemed to cool down as Na Sung-bum stepped down with a ground ball to the first base, but KIA turned the game around 3-1 as Kim Sun-bin hit a timely two-run hit to turn the game around.
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LG added one more point in the top of the sixth inning when the leadoff batter Oh Ji-hwan hit a 141km fastball that came into his body in the 3B1S match against Yang Hyun-jong, leading to a superior solo shot. However, Kim Hyun-soo, who hit a double, got on base, and advanced on Kim Bum-seok's sacrifice fly, was tagged out after rushing home when Park Hae-min hit a fly ball to second base.
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LG added one run in the top of the eighth inning when Oh Ji-hwan grounded out to the first base with no outs and runners on the second and third bases made by Austin Moon Bo-kyung's consecutive hits against KIA Jeon Sang-hyun. However, Kim Hyun-soo and Kim Bum-seok failed to tie against Kwak Do-kyu, who took the mound. KIA got on base with a right-handed hit after two outs against LG Jung Woo-young in the bottom of the eighth inning, and Han Seung-taek's timely hit to the left, following the success of pinch runner Kim Kyu-sung's steal, added one more point to secure the win 7-4. Closer Jung Hae-young, who took the mound in the top of the ninth inning, allowed one run, but KIA ended the game with a two-run victory as it kept the lead.
Meanwhile, Kim Do-young, who was struck by a dune and moved to a club-designated hospital, was diagnosed with simple bruising.
ppark@sportschosun.com
