The LG Twins decorated the KT Wiz and captain’s three-game series as a winning series. In the 5th inning, the game was virtually completely tilted, but KT outfielder Kang Baek-ho’s loose play that seemed to have distracted him led to a disaster. It was a moment when the fielders continued to defend despite continuous runs, and KT starter Koh Young-pyo, who silently pitched on the mound, seemed even more lonely.

The LG Twins won the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League home game 9-5 against the LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 18th. With this, LG finished the weekday series with KT with 2 wins and 1 loss, a winning series.

LG lost 7-12 on the 16th, but won 7-3 in the game the previous day (17th). LG marked 24 wins and 14 losses, chasing SSG, which had no games on the day, by 0.5 games. Based on the 50% win rate, it is LG who has already won +10. On the other hand, KT recorded 10 wins, 2 draws and 24 losses while losing two consecutive matches. The league standings are at the bottom. Now, LG will play against Hanwha in Jamsil, and KT will play against Doosan in Suwon on the weekend.
Ahead of the game, LG coach Yeom Gyeong-yeop said of Lee Jae-won, who swept 3 RBIs and hit a double at the right time in the 4th inning the previous day, “I started a little late, but I am progressing well. It will grow one step at a time,” he said, showing his faith. He also said, “Our team’s left-handed hitters are batters who have to hit both left-handed and underhanded pitchers.”

KT coach Lee Kang-cheol said, “In the case of Cho Yong-ho, he fell out because of pain in his left hip joint.” Regarding Alford, he said, “He is far away from the beginning. etc.) It was a situation that could not be changed, so I went out a lot from the beginning.”

The beginning of the match was a back and forth affair. However, as the number of pitches from LG starter Lee Ji-gang increased from the beginning, KT was in an atmosphere of dominance. Both teams exchanged 1 point each.

After one out, Kim Sang-soo went on base with a walk, and after two outs, Park Byeong-ho went on base with a left-handed hit. Follow-up Jang Seong-woo hit a timely hit that fell inside the left field and called second base runner Kim Sang-soo home. (0-1)

LG immediately counterattacked. Leading batter Hong Chang-ki walked out, stole second base, and went to third base when Kim Hyun-soo grounded in the infield. In the end, Austin attacked Koh Young-pyo’s first pitch and struck a timely hit to tie the score in the left-handed round. (1-1)

LG reversed the game by scoring another run in the bottom of the third inning. Leading batsman Hong Chang-ki went to base with a double, then went to third base when Kim Hyun-soo grounded to third base after a run. This time, Austin pulled out a neat heavy hit at the right time and overturned the game 2-1.

However, KT was also not easy. Successfully reversed in the top of the 4th inning. Leading batsman Jang Jun-won reached base with a walk after a whopping 10 pitches. Here, LG starter Lee Ji-gang handed over the mound to Park Myeong-geun. It was Park Myung-geun, who had recently established himself as LG’s winning team, but the game on this day was shaken. As soon as he came out, he threw a ball that hit Son Min-seok and was beaten by Kang Baek-ho with a timely hit to tie the match. Follow-up Kim Sang-soo hit the left at the right time and KT took a 3-2 lead. Afterwards, KT continued its chance to get the bases full with Moon Sang-cheol’s hit. However, it was painful to not score an extra point here. Park Byeong-ho stepped down with a shortstop fly ball, and Jang Seong-wu bowed his head with a center field fly ball. At the same time, Kang Baek-ho tagged up and rushed home, but was caught in Park Hae-min’s home throw and was out.

◆ Contest: Kang Baek-ho’s fatal Bone Head play disaster, and his colleagues who worked hard in complacent play had no choice but to lose their strength.
and the bottom of the 5th inning. As LG raised a large number of points, it actually brought about a victory. Leading batter Park Hae-min got on base with a left-handed hit. Then, Kim Hyun-soo got a right-handed hit, and Park Hae-min passed the second base and landed on the third base. However, at this time, KT right fielder Kang Baek-ho committed a fatal bonehead play. After catching the ball, passing the ball to KT second baseman Jang Joon-won drew a big parabola with very slow speed. Park Hae-min, who saw this, boldly sprinted to the home and stepped on the home while standing comfortably. It was a disaster caused by Kang Baek-ho’s loose play. This situation would not have occurred in the first place if the ball was quickly handed over to the infield along with normal play to keep the basics. 3-3 Origin.

With this single play, the spirit of the game passed over to LG. After one out, Oh Ji-hwan hit a double to the right field, continuing the second and third base opportunities. When the ball count reached 3-0, Moon Bo-kyung ordered an automatic intentional 4 ball. An excellent chance to top the bases. LG batter Park Dong-won. Here, Park Dong-won scored a sweeping 3 RBI and a timely double that split right-center, virtually deciding the game. With a timely hit, the score widened to 8-3, 5 points.

LG added 1 point in the 7th inning and solidified its victory. The situation where KT changed the pitcher from Ju Kwon to Lee Chae-ho. Leading hitter Park Dong-won reached base with a double from left center and was replaced by pitcher Shin Min-jae. Shin Min-jae, who settled on third base when Lee Jae-won grounded shortstop, took a home hit when Kim Min-sung’s center fielder sacrificed. The score was 9-3.

KT made up for 1 point in the 8th inning and showed its will to pursue. With the LG pitcher Lee Jung-yong replaced by Jin Hae-soo, Kang Min-seong went to base with a double from left center after two outs, and Kang Baek-ho hit the base in a timely manner. (9-5) 3rd home run of the season. However, there was no further reversal after that, and the game ended with LG’s victory 안전놀이터.

After the game, LG coach Yeom Gyeong-yeop, who was the ‘winner’, said, “It was a difficult game as the number of pitches in the starting pitchers increased, but the team leaders Oh Ji-hwan, Kim Hyun-soo, Austin, Park Hae-min, and Park Dong-won performed well in the other line and were able to win. It was a series that was somewhat behind, but the players showed their concentration and were able to do a winning series. I want to praise the players who showed concentration. Today, the fans’ support has been a great source of strength for the players. Thank you to the fans.”
◆ LG Twins and KT Wiz’s Major Pitching and Batting Records

LG starter Lee Ji-gang recorded 5 walks, 2 hits, 3 strikeouts and 2 runs (2 earned) in 3 innings, but was unable to secure a win. The number of pitches reached 89. Park Myeong-geun (one run), Kim Jin-seong, Jung Woo-young, Lee Jeong-yong, Jin Hae-soo, and Choi Dong-hwan came out in turn and took responsibility for one inning each side by side. Park Dong-won played a big role with 2 hits in 4 at-bats, 3 RBIs and 1 point in the LG lineup, which garnered 14 hits, while Park Hae-min, Austin, Oh Ji-hwan, and Kim Min-seong also contributed with multi-hits.

On the other hand, KT starter Ko Young-pyo collapsed with 12 hits, 3 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 8 runs (8 earned runs) in 4⅔ innings, and suffered a yoke of defeat. 82 total pitches. Subsequently, Sovereign pitched 1⅓ innings scoreless, Lee Chae-ho pitched 1⅔ innings and 1 run, and Jeon Jeon-joo pitched ⅓ innings scoreless. Kang Baek-ho and Park Byeong-ho struggled with multi-hits on the other line with 8 hits. Victory pitcher LG Kim Jin-seong (1 win, 1 loss). Losing pitcher KT Koh Young-pyo (2 wins, 2 losses). Final Strike LG Park Dong-won.