The Samsung Lions of professional baseball achieved their second consecutive victory by defeating the LG Twins, led by the perfect game of left-handed pitcher Lee Seung-hyun.
Samsung secured a 4-1 victory over LG in a home game held on the 4th at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. Left-handed pitcher Lee Seung-hyun's no-hit, no-run attempt was thwarted with two outs remaining, but he achieved his fourth win of the season with the best pitching performance of his career. Conversely, LG fell into a three-game losing streak. Shin Min-jae hit his first career home run, but it was overshadowed by the team's loss.
Samsung's lineup consisted of designated hitter Kim Ji-chan, center fielder Kim Sung-yoon, first baseman Lewin Diaz, left fielder Koo Ja-wook, third baseman Kim Young-woong, right fielder Park Seung-kyu, shortstop Lee Jae-hyun, catcher Kim Jae-seong, and second baseman Ryu Ji-hyeok. Left-handed pitcher Lee Seung-hyun started the game.
Samsung staged a dramatic comeback on the 3rd against the Doosan Bears, winning 6-4. Trailing 1-3, they completed a five-run big inning in the ninth, highlighted by a grand slam from Lee Jae-hyun, creating a dramatic moment.
Manager Park Jin-man noted before the game on the 4th, "This was one of the standout games of the season. I expect the team's atmosphere to improve significantly from yesterday's game, and the players will regain their confidence." He added, "Now that we are back home, it's important to continue this momentum. Performing well in our last home game of the first half is crucial."
LG, starting left-handed pitcher Song Seung-gi, arranged their lineup with second baseman Shin Min-jae, third baseman Cheon Seong-ho, left fielder Kim Hyun-soo, first baseman Moon Bo-gyeong, designated hitter Park Dong-won, right fielder Moon Sung-ju, shortstop Oh Ji-hwan, catcher Lee Ju-heon, and center fielder Park Hae-min.
Samsung struck first. In the second inning, after one out, Lee Jae-hyun launched a solo home run against LG starter Song Seung-gi. With the ball count at 2B-0S, he targeted the third pitch fastball (146 km) and sent it soaring over the left field fence.
In the sixth inning, needing additional runs, Samsung capitalized on consecutive hits by Kim Jae-seong and Ryu Ji-hyeok after two outs, creating a situation on first and second bases. Kim Ji-chan hit a clearing double to bring the score to 3-0. In the seventh inning, with two outs and runners on first and second, Lee Jae-hyun's double to left-center added an insurance run. LG escaped the threat of a team no-hit, no-run loss with a solo home run from Shin Min-jae after one out in the ninth inning.
Samsung's starting left-handed pitcher Lee Seung-hyun recorded the win, allowing one run over 8⅓ innings (one hit, one home run, three walks, and six strikeouts), achieving his fourth win of the season. Lee Jae-hyun led the attack with two hits, two RBIs, and one run, including the solo home run in the second inning. Leadoff hitter Kim Ji-chan contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Ryu Ji-hyeok recorded a multi-hit game with one run.
LG's starting pitcher Song Seung-gi became the losing pitcher, allowing two runs over 5⅔ innings (seven hits, one home run, two walks, and one strikeout).
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