When Gu Ja-wook returned, Samsung's bats exploded! Home run parade by Jeon Byeong-woo, Choi Hyung-woo, and Kim Sung-yun; Kiwoom crushed 11-1, securing two consecutive wins [Daegu On-site Review]

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Samsung Lions, leading with powerful offense, completely defeated Kiwoom Heroes. Gu Ja-wook (33), who made his return after an injury, had a successful comeback with multiple hits.

On the 5th, Samsung secured an 11-1 victory over Kiwoom in a home game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.' They seized control of the game by scoring five runs in the 5th inning alone.

With this win, Samsung achieved two consecutive victories following their match against Hanwha on the 3rd in Daegu. Meanwhile, Kiwoom failed to stop their two-game losing streak.

Samsung's starting lineup for the day was arranged as follows: Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Gu Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Park Seung-gyu (right fielder), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), Jeon Byeong-woo (third baseman), Park Se-hyeok (catcher), and Kim Sang-jun (shortstop). The starting pitcher was left-handed Jack O'Klenn.

Kiwoom countered with a lineup consisting of Lee Ju-hyung (designated hitter), Kim Geon-hee (catcher), An Chi-hong (second baseman), Choi Ju-hwan (first baseman), Im Byeong-wook (right fielder), Yang Hyeon-jong (third baseman), Park Soo-jong (center fielder), Kwon Hyuk-bin (shortstop), and Brooks (left fielder). O Seok-ju started on the mound for Kiwoom.

Samsung also took the first run. Starting with Kim Ji-chan's double to lead off the bottom of the 1st inning, Gu Ja-wook hit a two-run single to make it 1-0. After consecutive walks by Diaz and Park Seung-gyu, a fielder's choice by Ryu Ji-hyuk extended the lead to 2-0.

Kiwoom launched a counterattack. In the top of the 2nd inning, with one out and no runners on base, Yang Hyeon-jong connected with O'Klenn's 6th pitch (a 149 km/h fastball) and hit a solo home run over the left-field fence. This was Yang's second home run of the season, traveling an impressive 125 meters.

However, Samsung extended their lead further in the 3rd and 4th innings. In the bottom of the 3rd, Park Seung-gyu hit a sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the 4th, with a runner on first and third and one out following consecutive hits by Kim Ji-chan and Gu Ja-wook, Choi Hyung-woo hit a sacrifice fly, making the score 4-1.

In the 5th inning, Samsung completed a big inning and took control of the game. With one out and no runners on base, Jeon Byeong-woo hit a solo home run (his second of the season). After hits by Park Se-hyeok and Kim Sang-jun, followed by a walk to Kim Ji-chan, the bases were loaded.

Gu Ja-wook's sacrifice fly made it 6-1. Then, with two outs and runners on second and third, Choi Hyung-woo hit a three-run home run, effectively sealing the game at 9-1. Facing a 2-ball count, the incoming pitcher Kim Jae-woong threw a 140 km/h fastball that was slightly off the plate, which Choi connected with, sending it over the left-center field fence. The ball traveled 121 meters, marking Choi's sixth home run of the season. In the bottom of the 8th, pinch-hitter Kim Sung-yun entered the batter's box with no outs and a runner on first, hitting a two-run home run over the right-field fence to put the final nail in the coffin.

Samsung's starting pitcher O'Klenn delivered a strong performance, earning his first win of the season with six innings, four hits allowed (one home run), seven strikeouts, three walks, and one earned run. Following him, Kim Tae-hoon, Miyaji, and Im Gi-young each pitched one scoreless inning. Kim Ji-chan, Gu Ja-wook, Choi Hyung-woo, and Park Seung-gyu each recorded two hits, adding to the team's offensive firepower.

In contrast, Kiwoom's starting pitcher O Seok-ju took the loss after pitching 3⅔ innings, allowing eight hits, three walks, one strikeout, and four earned runs. Kim Jae-woong, who relieved him, pitched 1⅓ innings, allowing four hits (two home runs), one walk, and five earned runs, looking disappointed as he hung his head.

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