The NC Dinos sought revenge for their previous loss and leveled the series.
Led by manager Lee Ho-jun, NC won 5-2 against the Hanwha Eagles at the Ulsan Munsu Stadium on the 21st. With this, NC marked 21 wins, 22 losses, and 1 draw.
On this day, starting pitcher Shin Min-hyuk pitched 6 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, and striking out 4 while giving up 2 runs, earning his 2nd win of the season with a quality start.
In the batting lineup, Park Geon-woo went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs. The game-winning hit was recorded by Kim Joo-won in the 5th inning with 1 out and runners on first and second. However, the most welcome performance of the day was Kim Hwi-jip's multi-hit.
Kim Hwi-jip recorded a hit for the first time in 10 games since the match against Doosan on May 10 with a key hit in the 5th inning. He followed it up in the 8th inning with a clutch hit that extended the score from 4-2 to 5-2, completing a multi-hit performance. This marked Kim Hwi-jip's first multi-hit game in 18 days since the Lotte game on May 3.
After the game, manager Lee Ho-jun said, "Starting pitcher Shin Min-hyuk played his role well today. He solidified his role in the team's victory as a starting pitcher," and noted, "The players showed high concentration and a will to win today to avoid a losing streak. This was a game where all the players did their part."
He added, "We want to prepare well for tomorrow's game and show a good performance to our fans. I also want to express my gratitude to the fans who provided great support for the players today."
In the game on the 22nd, which will determine the winning series, NC is expected to start rookie Kim Nok-won, while Hanwha will start ace Cody Ponce.
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