The SSG Landers broke their three-game losing streak after many difficulties.

Three pitchers from the bullpen pitched intensely in three consecutive games. The closer pitched in two consecutive games. On the 2nd, there was a burden on the bullpen operation due to the game against the LG Twins.

SSG won 4-1 against the Samsung Lions on the 1st at Incheon SSG Landers Field.

SSG allowed the first run on a bases-loaded walk in the first inning with two outs, but the game turned around with a two-run homer by Choi Ji-hoon in the third.

SSG's starting pitcher Song Young-jin attempted to catch a batted ball by Kim Heon-gon in the sixth inning, but it hit his glove and became an infield single for the second baseman. Diaz got on base via walk. From this point, SSG activated their bullpen. Left-hander Han Du-sol came up. Samsung sent in a pinch hitter, Koo Ja-wook, and made it a bases-loaded situation with no outs on an infield single.

SSG replaced the pitcher with right-hander Kim Min. Samsung once again used a pinch hitter, Kang Min-ho. Kim Min handled Kang Min-ho with a ground ball double play at third base, easing the pressure with two outs and runners on first and second. Lee Jae-hyun secured the one-run lead with a fly out to center field.

After a crisis, SSG took advantage of an opportunity. In the bottom of the sixth inning, SSG created a chance with consecutive hits from Kim Sung-hyun and McBroom, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Ko Myung-jun's timely hit to right field extended the lead to 3-1. In the eighth, after one out, Oh Tae-gon reached on a two-bagger to right-center and successfully stole third base. Kang Min-ho's throw to third went into the outfield, resulting in a score and making it 4-1.

SSG's bullpen was solid, with Kim Min responsible for two innings in the sixth and seventh, Lee Ro-un in the eighth, and closer Jo Byeong-hyeon finishing in the ninth without allowing any runs. SSG escaped their three-game losing streak, finishing the three-game series against Samsung with one win, one tie, and one loss.

In the three-game series against Samsung, SSG's bullpen pitchers worked hard. Each game in the series had a one-run decision until the end, and on the 30th, the game ended in a 6-6 tie after 11 innings, resulting in significant bullpen usage.

Lee Ro-un, Kim Min, and Han Du-sol pitched in three consecutive games. Lee Ro-un threw 15 pitches in one inning, 11 pitches in another inning, and 20 pitches in another inning. Kim Min threw 21 pitches in one inning, 17 pitches in two-thirds of an inning, and 12 pitches in two innings. Han Du-sol had fewer pitches, throwing 16 pitches in two-thirds of an inning, one pitch in one-third of an inning, and four pitches in no innings, but he pitched for three consecutive days.

Closer Jo Byeong-hyeon threw 16 pitches in two-thirds of an inning on the 30th and 16 pitches in one inning on the 1st. If a save situation arises against LG on the 2nd, he will need to pitch in three consecutive games.

Available in the bullpen for critical situations are veteran No Kyoung-eun and left-hander Kim Geon-woo. No Kyoung-eun pitched two consecutive games on the 29th (21 pitches in one inning) and the 30th (15 pitches in one and one-third innings) and rested on the 1st. Kim Geon-woo pitched for two consecutive days on the 29th (three pitches in one-third of an inning) and the 30th (20 pitches in one inning), not pitching on the 1st.

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