'Tied 5-5 in the 7th inning → Austin hits a go-ahead RBI → You Young-chan shuts it down': LG defeats Hanwha 6-5 for second consecutive win [Jamsil On-Site Review]

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'LG Twins' launched a comeback toward the top of the standings, boasting an impenetrable bullpen.

'LG' defeated 'Hanwha Eagles' 6-5 in a 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League home game held at Jamsil Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the 21st.

'LG', riding a two-game winning streak, improved to 13 wins and 6 losses. Meanwhile, 'Hanwha', which had won two straight after a long losing streak, saw its momentum stall, falling to 8 wins and 11 losses and failing to close the gap with the top teams.

'Song Seung-gi's' stellar performance as the starting pitcher shone. In three games this season, he allowed just one run over 15 1/3 innings, delivering a masterful "water-tight" pitching performance. Despite the chilly weather on this day, he demonstrated stable game management skills.

'Song' started by allowing a hit to leadoff batter Lee Won-seok in the top of the first inning but quickly settled down by retiring the next three batters cleanly. In the second inning, he allowed a hit to leadoff batter Chae Eun-seong but again securely retired the following three batters.

'In the fourth inning with one out, Song' allowed a hit to Chae Eun-seong. With the shortstop Oh Ji-hwan failing to field a routine grounder by Lee Do-yoon, the situation became a one-out, first-and-second base crisis. However, he retired Kim Tae-yeon with a shortstop grounder and Choi Jae-hoon with a first baseman's fly ball.

'In the fifth inning, Song' walked the leadoff batter and retired Yonatan Peraza with a swinging strikeout following a sacrifice bunt by Lee Won-seok. However, he allowed a triple to Moon Hyun-bin, giving up the only run of the game. He then retired Kang Baek-ho with a left field fly ball, securing the win before leaving the mound.

'The offense came through.' 'Hanwha Eagles' starting pitcher Moon Dong-ju, who had held 'LG' in check through the third inning, began to crumble in the top of the fourth. 'LG' did not miss the opportunity. Leadoff batter Moon Sung-ju reached base with a double. With one out, Moon Bo-kyung and Oh Ji-hwan drew consecutive walks, loading the bases.

'Hanwha's' defense faltered. Shortstop Sim Woo-jun dropped a routine grounder by Cheon Seong-ho that appeared to be a potential double play, allowing a runner to score.

'In Song Chan-ui's' at-bat, Moon Dong-ju threw a wild pitch, leading to additional runs. Song's hit bounced high, clearing the third baseman's reach, allowing two more runners to score.

'Moon Dong-ju's' pitches continued to bounce. Choi Jae-hoon failed to block one, allowing a runner to advance to second base. Shin Min-jae's single to left field further extended the lead to 5-0. Ultimately, Moon Dong-ju was replaced by Kim Seo-hyun.

'The seventh inning became a crisis.' Woo Kang-hoon, 'LG's' reliable reliever this season, began to struggle. He allowed a hit to Heo In-seo, and Oh Ji-hwan's error compounded the situation. After walking Peraza, the bases were loaded. Moon Hyun-bin was hit by a pitch, allowing a run to score.

'With a 5-2 lead, Jang Hyun-sik' took over the pitching duties. He retired Kang Baek-ho with a shortstop grounder, surrendering one more run. He then allowed a go-ahead two-run single to Chae Eun-seong to left-center field.

'In the bottom of the seventh, the offense delivered.' With one out, Park Hae-min drew a walk. Moon Sung-ju advanced to second base on a pitcher's grounder. 'Hanwha' then brought in their ace closer Kim Jong-soo. Austin Dean hit a ball to right field, scoring the runner from second base.

'LG' cleanly shut down the eighth inning with Kim Young-woo. In the ninth, with a one-run lead and a save opportunity, they inserted the league's best closer, You Young-chan, to finish the game in one inning. You Young-chan secured his 10th consecutive save after his first loss of the season, firmly maintaining his top ranking in the category.

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