'Breaking the 5th-Game Losing Streak' Kiwoom Manager Seol Jong-jin Honestly Admits, "I Felt Deeply Sorry to Our Fans → Thank You for Your Support"

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Seol Jong-jin (53), manager of the Kiwoom Heroes, conveyed heartfelt apologies and gratitude to fans after breaking the tiresome chain of five consecutive losses.

On the 19th, Kiwoom defeated the KT Wiz in an away game at Suwon KT Wiz Park, winning 3-1. The victory was powered by starter Ha Young-min's scoreless seven-inning performance and home runs from Park Ju-hong and Choo Jae-hyun. With this win, Kiwoom escaped the tunnel of five straight losses that began with the Gwangju KIA game on the 14th and also broke free from the four-game losing streak against KT.

After the game, Manager Seol Jong-jin was the first to address the fans, saying, "As the losing streak lengthened, I felt deeply sorry to our fans. Nevertheless, I am grateful for your tremendous support." He then added, "We will prepare well for the upcoming six-game home series next week," reaffirming his determination to bounce back.

The undisputed hero of the day was starting pitcher Ha Young-min. Over seven innings, Ha allowed only three hits and kept the KT lineup shut out. Manager Seol praised him highly, stating, "Ha Young-min delivered an ace-like performance with a scoreless seven-inning outing. We expect this game to serve as a catalyst for maintaining positive momentum."

He also did not forget to commend the bullpen for holding off the opposition without allowing any runs. Manager Seol noted, "Yuto handled the bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning with one out remaining, and Kim Jae-woong managed the ninth-inning crisis well, limiting the damage to the minimum and closing out the game successfully."

In the lineup, power hitting and strategic execution shone brightly. Manager Seol reflected, "Park Ju-hong and Choo Jae-hyun's two home runs lifted the team's morale. It was decisive that Lee Ju-hyeong converted the opportunity created by Kim Ji-seok's sacrifice bunt in the seventh inning into a run-scoring single, securing the necessary additional runs."

Meanwhile, having successfully turned the tide with the break from the five-game losing streak, Kiwoom now returns to their home ground, Gocheok Sky Dome, to face the NC Dinos and Samsung Lions, aiming for consecutive wins in front of their home fans.

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