'13 Games, 2 Wins, 11 Losses → 12 Runs Scored: Successful Turnaround' NC Manager Lee Ho-jun: "We Encouraged Each Other Loudly in the Dugout" [Gocheok Scene]

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Until the previous day, the record stood at 2 wins and 11 losses in the last 13 games. However, Lee Ho-jun (50), manager of the NC Dinos, did not look particularly gloomy.

Before the match against the Kiwoom Heroes held at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome on the 23rd, Manager Lee said, "The team's atmosphere has not collapsed. The players are trying to come together even more," and added, "If (former) Chang-mo pitches and wins today, it would be very hopeful."

As expected, they succeeded in turning around the atmosphere. NC secured a decisive 12-2 victory, escaping a two-game losing streak, with starting pitcher Chang-mo (29) pitching well and the lineup delivering 15 hits.

In the top of the first inning, Park Min-woo's two-run double to left field and an opponent's error gave NC an early 2-0 lead. In the top of the third, Seo Ho-cheol and Ko Jun-hwi each hit two-run singles, creating a big inning with four runs. In the top of the fifth, the lineup continued to score, adding three more runs to take a commanding 9-1 lead. Notably, rookie left-handed outfielder Ko Jun-hwi (19), who started at the ninth spot in the lineup as left fielder, recorded his first professional hit, a stolen base, and a home run in his starting debut, contributing four RBIs.

Chang-mo also responded to the manager's trust by pitching six innings, allowing four hits, striking out three, and surrendering only one earned run, securing his third win of the season (undefeated).

After the game, Manager Lee Ho-jun said, "The players maintained their concentration until the end and created this game. I want to praise all the players," and added, "The coaching staff and on-site staff all created a positive atmosphere by encouraging each other loudly in the dugout," expressing his gratitude.

He continued, "Chang-mo, as the starter, stably managed the innings and controlled the flow of the game, and the relievers who followed also held the lead without wavering, fulfilling their roles on the mound. The lineup also took the lead by scoring early, and their concentration at every opportunity was impressive. In particular, I am pleased that Ko Jun-hwi led the offensive momentum, including a home run, and I want to congratulate him on recording his first home run and hit in his debut."

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