The professional baseball LG Twins avoided a sweep against the bottom-ranked Kiwoom Heroes and maintained their top position.

LG won 7-2 in the game against Kiwoom held at the Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome on the 8th, securing sole possession of first place.

LG was being chased by second-place Hanwha by 0.5 games before the game. If LG had lost and Hanwha had won against the KIA Tigers, the top two positions would have changed.

LG starting pitcher Song Seung-gi shone with his performance. He allowed only 2 hits in 7 innings, issuing 2 walks and 1 hit batter while striking out 5 without allowing any runs. This marked his 7th win of the season, and his earned run average is now 2.30. He ranks 3rd in the league in earned run average and is 1st among domestic pitchers.

In the lineup, table-setters Shin Min-jae and Kim Hyun-soo were active. Shin Min-jae recorded 3 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI and 3 runs scored, while Kim Hyun-soo added 2 hits in 4 at-bats, including a two-run home run and 3 RBIs.

In the first inning, Shin Min-jae reached base with a double to right-center, and the first run came from consecutive ground balls by Kim Hyun-soo and Austin. Shin Min-jae hit a single after 2 outs in the 3rd. LG had only 2 hits until the 5th inning, both recorded by Shin Min-jae.

Leading 1-0 in the 6th, he came up as the leadoff hitter and selected a walk to reach base. Kim Hyun-soo added a run with a double that hit the center fence.

In the 7th, they seized the momentum with a big inning scoring 5 runs. Shin Min-jae played a crucial role by hitting a timely single to right field with 2 outs and a runner on second, bringing the runner home. He advanced to second base, and then Kim Hyun-soo hit a two-run home run. Austin's infield hit and Moon Bo-gyeong's two-run home run extended the lead to 7-0.

In the 9th, closer Yoo Young-chan, who came on for a conditioning check, allowed 2 runs.

After the game, manager Youm Kyoung-youb praised, “Song Seung-gi’s quality start plus perfect pitching as a starter became the foundation for our victory.”

Manager Youm also said, “After the first inning, there were no more additional runs, and we were in a tense situation, but with Shin Min-jae's additional RBIs and home runs from Kim Hyun-soo and Moon Bo-gyeong, we were able to completely bring the victory to our side.”

Manager Youm stated, “In the lineup, Shin Min-jae contributed 3 hits, and Kim Hyun-soo led the overall lineup with 3 RBIs. The players worked hard throughout the week, and thanks to numerous passionate fans coming out to support us, even in an away game, we were able to achieve this victory. I am grateful.”

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