'Seat occupancy rate 99.8%': Overwhelming LG wins again... Yeom Gal-ryang smiles, "Winning a one-run game will be a positive force" [Jamsil on-site]

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The trusted pitcher faltered, and the defense wavered. Amidst a crisis, the reliable fourth batter once again provided the lead, and the league's top closer sealed the game. LG Twins rewarded the full-house crowd with a win.

Led by manager Yeom Kyung-yeop (58), LG secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over Hanwha Eagles in a 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League home game held at Seoul Jamsil Stadium on the 21st.

With two consecutive wins, LG improved to 13 wins and 6 losses, overtaking Samsung Lions (12 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie) to move into sole second place.

Starting pitcher Song Seung-gi delivered a strong performance over five innings, allowing five hits, one walk, three strikeouts, and one run. He was pulled after the bottom of the fourth inning when the lineup faltered against Moon Dong-ju, having already scored five runs.

In the seventh inning, Woo Kang-hoon struggled, and Oh Ji-hwan committed a fielding error, allowing the tying run. However, Austin Dean immediately hit a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh to regain the lead. Kim Young-woo held the eighth inning, and Yoo Young-chan closed out the ninth to secure the victory.

After the game, manager Yeom Kyung-yeop praised, "It could have been a difficult game after allowing the tying run, but Austin delivered a crucial go-ahead hit at a key moment, demonstrating the leadership of a team captain."

He continued, "Starting pitcher Song Seung-gi pitched well, but it's a pity he didn't secure the win. In a tight one-run situation, Kim Young-woo and Yoo Young-chan executed perfect pitching to close out the game. With many one-run games recently, the players' ability to maintain peak focus in such situations and secure victories will likely serve as a positive force for the rest of the season," expressing his satisfaction.

Today's game drew a sellout crowd once again despite the weekday evening and chilly weather. This marks the 11th sellout out of 12 home games this season. With 23,750 seats at Jamsil Stadium, an average of 23,697 fans attended each game, resulting in a seat occupancy rate of an impressive 99.8%.

Manager Yeom expressed gratitude, saying, "Even on a weekday, the fans filled Jamsil Stadium, and their support helped us start the week with a win despite the challenging game."

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