"Kim Do-hyun overcame the crisis to set up a turnaround."

The Kia Tigers achieved a come-from-behind victory against the Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on the 11th, winning 6-3.

Starting pitcher Kim Do-hyun held his ground during a crisis of giving up numerous runs in the third inning, allowing only 2 runs until there were 2 outs in the 6th inning. In particular, his pitching stood out as he allowed only two runs despite allowing five consecutive hits starting with the first batter Yang Do-geun in the third inning.

After giving up 2 runs, he struck out Park Byeong-ho, forced Kim Tae-hoon into a ground ball to first base, and caught Lee Jae-hyun's line drive to third base during a subsequent bases-loaded crisis with no outs. This led to the momentum for the turnaround. He delivered an effective performance with 9 hits, 1 walk, and 6 strikeouts over 5⅔ innings while allowing 2 runs.

At the plate, Patrick Wisdom hit a solo home run (12th) in the second inning and seized the momentum with a 4-run big inning in the sixth. After Kim Tae-gun's walk pushed the game into a tie, Kim Ho-ryeong took advantage of Samsung rookie Bae Chan-seung's 154 km fastball, hitting a 2-RBI go-ahead single to lead the victory.

Notably, in the crucial seventh inning with no outs and runners on first and third, Jeon Sang-hyun, who came in as relief for Lee Jun-young, struck out Kim Young-woong and Park Byeong-ho and induced Kang Min-ho into a fly ball to right field, overcoming a significant hurdle. This was a valuable moment as the team set a record of 10 holds for four consecutive years.

After the game, manager Lee Beom-ho said, "Kim Do-hyun did a great job overcoming the early crisis, taking responsibility for 5.2 innings and setting up a solid foundation for the turnaround. The key bullpen members also performed well. Especially noteworthy was Jeon Sang-hyun’s effort, who took the mound after the team succeeded in the turnaround, holding off the no-score situation in a crisis with no outs and runners on first and third. "

He added, "The focus in the sixth inning was impressive. After tying the game with two outs, Kim Ho-ryeong's game-winning 2-RBI single followed, allowing us to secure a valuable victory. Kim Tae-gun did a great job leading the team both offensively and defensively."

Finally, he expressed gratitude, saying, "All the players who participated in the game worked hard, and I appreciate the many fans who came out despite it being a weekday."

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