Roh Si-hwan, the 4th hitter of the Hanwha Eagles, celebrated by hitting a home run that led the team to first place for the first time in 33 days.

On the 15th, Roh Si-hwan started as the 4th third baseman in the game against the LG Twins at Hanwha Life Park, achieving 2 hits in 3 at-bats, 1 home run, 2 walks, 2 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Hanwha won 10-5.

On the previous day (14th), in the 10th inning of extra time with a score of 2-2, LG sent Moon Hyun-bin to first base with an automatic intentional walk and faced Roh Si-hwan. Roh Si-hwan bowed his head after grounding into a double play hit by the shortstop. Roh Si-hwan restored his pride as the 4th hitter within a day, reducing LG by half a game and leading Hanwha to first place.

Roh Si-hwan led off in the 2nd inning and reached base on a walk. He was out at second base due to a double play hit by Chae Eun-seong. In the 4th inning, trailing 0-4 with one out and one on base, he selected another walk to connect with a scoring opportunity. The follow-up hitter Chae Eun-seong's hit loaded the bases, and Lee Jin-young’s sacrifice fly allowed them to score 1 point.

Lee Do-yoon's 1-RBI timely hit and the opponent's defensive error allowed them to close the gap to 4-3. With two outs and two on base, Choi Jae-hun's infield hit and a throwing error tied the game at 4-4.

Roh Si-hwan delivered a crucial hit in the 5th inning. With one out and one on base, he hit a double to left field against the new pitcher Lee Ji-kang, putting them ahead 5-4.

Afterward, heavy rain poured down, causing a 1 hour and 44 minute delay in the game. After resuming, with a timely hit from Chae Eun-seong, Roh Si-hwan scored. Later, with two outs and one on base, four consecutive hits, including a double and three hits, erupted, extending the lead to 9-4 and seizing the momentum.

In the 8th inning, Roh Si-hwan hit a solo home run that sailed over the right-center field fence, smashing a 147 km two-seam fastball from LG pitcher Jung Woo-young, earning applause from the home fans. It was a proper celebration of Hanwha's ascension to first place.

After the game, Roh Si-hwan said, "As soon as I hit the comeback hit today, the rain caused a long delay, so we all worked hard to maintain our concentration, and I'm glad we could immediately create a big inning after resuming."

He added, "First, I feel like my timing and balance at the plate are gradually improving. Given the long slump, I think it's time for me to do well. I’ve been trying to help out in defense and base running due to my poor hitting, but now I will do my best to contribute more in batting as well."

Roh Si-hwan said, "It feels great to reclaim first place. However, I will not become complacent here and will focus on maintaining this position starting next week."

Finally, he expressed his gratitude to fans by saying, "I truly appreciate our fans for holding their ground until the end, even in the rain. Your support has been a great strength not only to me but to our entire team."

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