“Starting pitcher Go Young-pyo allowed hits but showed excellent crisis management skills while fulfilling his role well.”
KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-cheol reflected on their second consecutive win.
On the 15th, KT defeated the Samsung Lions 16-4 in a road game held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, hitting 15 hits including 5 home runs. This set a new record for the most home runs and runs in a single game for KT this season.
KT starting pitcher Go Young-pyo became the winning pitcher, throwing 6 innings with 10 hits allowed, 2 walks, 4 strikeouts, and 3 earned runs (2 unearned). He also surpassed 1,100 career innings, becoming the 73rd player to do so, and achieved his 100th quality start.
Among the batters, Jang Sung-woo led the offense with 3 hits including a home run, going 4 for 3 with 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Lee Jung-hoon recorded 3 hits and 2 RBIs, along with 3 runs scored, hitting home runs for two consecutive days.
Additionally, Kim Sang-su (4 at-bats, 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs), Ahn Hyun-min (4 at-bats, 2 hits including 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs), and Mel Rojas Jr. (4 at-bats, 2 hits including 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs) also contributed.
Manager Lee Kang-cheol said after the game, “Starting pitcher Go Young-pyo allowed hits but showed excellent crisis management skills while fulfilling his role well.” He also noted, “The lineup started with Lee Jung-hoon's two-run home run, and the batters showed concentration for two consecutive days.”
In particular, he expressed gratitude, saying, “In the 2nd inning, we were able to extend the lead with RBIs from Bae Jeong-dae and Kim Sang-su, and we created big innings in the 5th and 6th with long hits. All the players worked hard.”
Finally, manager Lee Kang-cheol said, “I thank the away wizard fans who have come a long way and provided enthusiastic support for two consecutive days.”
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