Park Jin-man, Chief Correspondent: "With Gu Ja-wook's return, the lineup has become more active, playing Samsung-style baseball → Congratulating Jack Auclair on his first win"

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Park Jin-man (50), manager of the Samsung Lions, expressed satisfaction after regaining "Samsung-style baseball" featuring home runs, thanks to the return of Gu Ja-wook (33) from injury. He also made a point to mention Jack Auclair (26), the foreign left-handed pitcher who secured his first win of the season after seven games.

Under the leadership of manager Park Jin-man, Samsung secured a decisive 11-1 victory over the Kiwoom Heroes in a home game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 5th as part of the "2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League." The win marked Samsung's second consecutive victory, laying the foundation for a return to the upper standings.

At the center of the day's victory was the returning captain, Gu Ja-wook. In his first game back from injury, Gu sparked the offense with a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning, recording multiple hits and RBIs. With Gu's return, the Samsung lineup unleashed 13 hits, including both singles and extra-base hits, completely overwhelming the Kiwoom pitching staff.

Samsung methodically built a lead with two runs in the first inning, one in the third, and one in the fourth, before sealing the game with a "big inning" in the bottom of the fifth. Opening the scoring with a solo home run by Jeon Byeong-woo, Samsung demonstrated sharp focus by adding three more runs through Gu Ja-wook's sacrifice fly and Choi Hyung-woo's go-ahead three-run home run (his sixth of the season). In the eighth inning, pinch-hitter Kim Sung-yoon added a two-run homer, capping off the dominant win.

On the mound, Auclair delivered an outstanding performance. Over six innings, he allowed four hits (one home run), recorded seven strikeouts, and surrendered only one earned run, shutting down the Kiwoom lineup to earn his first KBO League win. Following Auclair, relievers Kim Tae-hoon, Miyaji, and Im Ki-young executed a scoreless relay pitching effort.

After the game, manager Park Jin-man said, "With Gu Ja-wook back, the lineup has become more active. The entire team found its hitting rhythm and displayed strong offensive power." He added with a smile, "With so many home runs, we played baseball that truly reflects our Samsung team identity."

He also offered congratulations to Auclair for his first win: "There were some early signs of instability, but he navigated the crises well. He responsibly held the line through the sixth inning and became a cornerstone of the team's victory. Congratulations on your first KBO League win."

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