Someone said, "It increases the probability of winning a hundredfold." The "Hundredfold Duo" of the Samsung Lions, Baek Jung-hyun and Bae Chan-seung, are leading the surge as key members of the bullpen.

On the 23rd in the game against KIA in Daegu, Samsung's starting pitcher Choi Won-tae faced a crisis in the 6th inning with one out and runners on second and third, leading 6-2. The Samsung bench then brought in left-hander Bae Chan-seung. Bae Chan-seung, whose main weapon is his fastball reaching up to 156 km/h, struck out Oh Sun-woo and Byeon Woo-hyeok in a row.

Lee Soon-cheol, an SBS Sports commentator who was covering the game, said, "I wanted to see Bae Chan-seung on the field. His fastball is so quick that the slider also breaks very sharply, making it difficult for left-handed hitters to time their swings."

He added, "The newly graduated rookie pitcher went up on the mound in a crisis situation and showcased his strengths without shaking. Performing well in a difficult situation will surely boost his confidence."

In the 7th inning, Baek Jung-hyun came in as the third pitcher and struck out the first batter, Han Seung-taek, and Park Chan-ho in succession. Soon after, he ended the inning by handling Kim Sun-bin as a catcher strike not out.

Samsung defeated KIA 7-2. Starter Choi Won-tae achieved his third win of the season with 5⅓ innings, allowing 7 hits, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts while giving up 2 runs. Later, the bullpen, including Bae Chan-seung, Baek Jung-hyun, Lee Jae-hee, and Kim Tae-hoon, combined for a scoreless performance. On offense, Kim Young-woong hit a home run in the 2nd inning (2 runs) and Park Byeong-ho hit a home run in the 8th inning (1 run), while Kim Ji-chan showcased his hitting prowess with 3 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored.

Manager Park Jin-man said, "Starter Choi Won-tae set the foundation for winning by keeping the game in control. Bae Chan-seung created a great atmosphere by striking out 2 batters with 2 runners on base. It was a fantastic play to get crucial outs. The bullpen pitchers all held their ground without giving up runs and showed a good performance."

Baek Jung-hyun, who had been active as a starter until last year, has transformed into a bullpen pitcher this season. Including this game, he has taken the mound 12 times, recording 1 win, no losses, and an earned run average of 1.65. Excluding the game against LG on the 15th (⅓ inning, 2 hits allowed, 3 walks, 2 runs given up), he has performed his duties well every time he has pitched.

Manager Park Jin-man praised Baek Jung-hyun, calling him "the hidden card of our bullpen" and noted, "Since switching from starting to bullpen, he has been able to fully display the performance he possesses by throwing shorter innings."

Baek Jung-hyun, who played as a bullpen pitcher just after joining, said, "It feels like going back to the old days" in a matter-of-fact manner.

Bae Chan-seung has appeared in 11 games this season, achieving 3 holds. His earned run average is 3.12. Since his first year, Bae Chan-seung has become an indispensable presence in the bullpen and shines even more in crisis situations. He stated, "I think good results come from the determination to win at all costs," adding, "When there are runners on base, I become more cautious."

It can't always be good. Bae Chan-seung emphasized, "In professional baseball, I can't perform well every day, so I believe my role is to minimize my worst performances as much as possible."

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