Samsung came from behind to win 4-3 at home against SSG Landers at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 2nd. Won Tae-in, the “blue blood ace” who took the starting mound, won his first complete victory in nine innings and three runs, achieving a double-digit victory in two years.안전놀이터
Won Tae-in was able to become the hero of the unscripted drama thanks to a shot from Lee Sung-kyu, the “finisher of the arm muscles.” Lee hit a solo arch against Cho Byung-hyun, an SSG must-winner, in the ninth inning when his team was trailing 2-3. With the ball count of 1B-2S, he hit a fastball (147 kilometers) on the fifth pitch. The flying distance is 110 meters.
When Lee Sung-kyu’s shot exploded, Daegu Samsung Lions Park became a frenzy. Soon after, Kim Young-woong went on the floor due to an opponent’s error. Instead of Cho Byung-hyun, Lee Woon took the mound. Ryu Ji-hyuk made a sacrifice bunt, making it two outs and second base. Kim Ji-chan, who achieved multi-hitters in five consecutive games, automatically walked to four pitches, and Yoon Jung-bin walked and loaded the bases. The game ended with Lee Woon’s wild pitch during Lee Jae-hyun’s at-bat.
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Lee Sung-kyu said after the game, “I was a good fastball pitcher, so I tried to accurately hit my fastball timing. I didn’t hit it well, but I think I hit it correctly, so I think I got a home run.”
He added, “As (Won) Tae-in was in charge until the ninth inning, I think the entire team wanted to win today. I think that was well conveyed and I was able to turn the tables by accumulating one point and one point.”
“I really don’t care too much,” he said, emphasizing, “I’ll try to be helpful to the team in every game.”
Meanwhile, coach Park Jin-man applauded, saying, “Won Tae-in allowed three runs in the first inning, but he showed stable pitching until the ninth inning and achieved a really great complete victory as an ace.”
“Lee Sung-kyu’s tying home run in the ninth inning helped bring the tide of the game to our side. Despite the scorching heat, the players showed their passion to win the game without losing concentration. I want to compliment all the players.”