"I expect them to put in more effort."
Kia Tigers moved up from last place in just a day, winning 11-5 against the SSG Landers in the 2025 professional baseball game held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on the 13th. They had dropped to the bottom the previous day but rebounded in just one day.
The performance of starting pitcher Adam Oller, who allowed only 2 hits and 2 runs in 7 innings, was the driving force behind the victory. He conceded 2 runs from 2 doubles in the 3rd inning, but was perfect for the remaining 6 innings.
The batting lineup also exploded, hitting 14 hits including 3 home runs.
Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run home run in the 2nd inning and a pivotal solo home run in the 7th. Oh Seon-woo, who was called up from the second team the previous day, hit the winning two-run home run in the 5th inning. They even succeeded in a big inning, scoring 4 runs in the 6th.
After the game, manager Lee Bum-ho praised, "Oller provided stability on the mound by managing his pitch count and taking responsibility for 7 innings."
He continued, "In terms of hitting, Wisdom led the team's offense with his two-run home run and pivotal shot, and Oh Seon-woo played a major role in the victory with his winning two-run home run in a tied situation. The starting hitters all recorded hits, showing active offensive power."
Lastly, he promised, "The team is in a tough situation, but I expect us to put in more effort from today's game. I thank the fans for filling the home stadium, and I will do my best next week." Kia will have a 6-game series against KT (Gwangju) and Doosan (Jamsil) next week.
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