"It feels like the ball is easier to see than during the bad times."
Samsung Lions first-round draft infielder Lee Jae-hyun has enjoyed two consecutive days of good fortune. Following a comeback grand slam, he also launched a lead-off solo shot, achieving a perfect nutritional value.
On the 3rd, against the Doosan Bears in Jamsil. Samsung grabbed a no-out bases-loaded opportunity in the ninth inning, trailing 1-3, with consecutive hits from Lewin Diaz and Gu Ja-wook, followed by a walk from Kim Young-woong. Pinch hitter Park Seung-kyu chose a push walk, narrowing the gap to one run.
In the continued bases-loaded situation, Lee Jae-hyun hit a grand slam. 6-3. Doosan managed to follow up with a solo arch shot from Oh Myung-jin during the ninth inning but could only score one run. Samsung defeated Doosan 6-4, finishing the midweek three-game series with two wins and one loss.
Manager Park Jin-man noted before the game on the 4th, "It was one of the standout games of the season. I expect the team's morale to improve significantly from yesterday's game, and the players to regain confidence."
Regarding Lee Jae-hyun, who decorated his first home run at Jamsil Stadium with a grand slam, he said, "His batting wasn’t great recently, but I hope he can gain momentum again through yesterday's home run."
Lee Jae-hyun hit a shot that set the tone in the second inning. With one out and no runners on, Lee Jae-hyun faced LG starting pitcher Song Seung-gi with a ball count of 2B-0S and pulled a fastball (146 km) on the third pitch, sending it into the left field stands. The distance was 110m. This was his consecutive home run following the ninth-inning grand slam against Doosan on the 3rd.
In the seventh inning, leading 3-0 with two outs and runners on first and second, Lee Jae-hyun hit a double to left-center, bringing home the runner on second, Lewin Diaz.
Samsung defeated LG 4-1, achieving a two-game winning streak. Left-handed starter Lee Seung-hyun pitched 8⅓ innings, allowing one run (one hit (one home run), three walks, and six strikeouts), earning his fourth win of the season.
After the game, Manager Park Jin-man said, "Starter Lee Seung-hyun truly showed a career performance. Although he failed to achieve a no-hitter, it was the best pitching. I hope he remembers how he managed the game today and uses it as a stepping stone for his future development."
He continued, "Since Lee Seung-hyun's pitch count was not particularly low, I checked his basic physical condition first. He said he was fine, so I pushed ahead."
Manager Park Jin-man also praised, "Lee Jae-hyun has played a vital role in solving problems for two consecutive days. It was good to see the players concentrating to support Lee Seung-hyun."
Lee Jae-hyun, who contributed to the winning streak with two consecutive nutritionally perfect home runs, said through the club's official YouTube channel 'Lions TV,' "It feels like the ball is easier to see than during the bad times." He also shared, "I think the pitch I was aiming for came in, so my timing was good."
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