LG Twins pitcher Lim Chan-kyu became the team's streak stopper, ending a five-game losing streak.
On the 3rd, Lim Chan-kyu took the mound as the starting pitcher in the game against SSG held at the Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, pitching six innings and allowing four hits, three walks, and striking out three while giving up one run, paving the way for the team's escape from the losing streak.
Lim Chan-kyu finished the first inning with a three-up, three-down.
After two outs in the third inning, he allowed a hit to Choi Ji-hoon but ended the inning by throwing out the runner trying to steal second base.
In the seventh inning, after walking leadoff hitter Han Yu-seom, the pitching coach came out and he was replaced.
After the game, Lim Chan-kyu said, "Although my condition wasn't as good as usual due to a cold, I threw the ball trusting my defenders behind me.
Regarding his pitching performance that day, he noted, "Overall, my command wasn't as desired.
Lim Chan-kyu expressed his gratitude to fans, saying, "Whether the team wins or loses, the fans always come out to support us and give us courage, and I am very thankful for that."
Lim Chan-kyu recorded his first career complete game in his first appearance of the season.
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