'Let the 'Lotterins' step onto the field too!' KT cares for all children fans for the second consecutive year! Brings victory to home fans and special memories to away fans

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Professional baseball team KT Wiz brought special memories to all children who visited their home stadium, Suwon KT Wiz Park, for Children's Day.

A total of 18,700 season's sixth sellout crowd gathered at Suwon KT Wiz Park for Children's Day. The KT organization prepared various events for child fans. The most impressive scene was the 'Kids Run Base Running' event held on the field after the game ended.

This was a time for children to personally step on first base, second base, third base, and home plate. It is one of the most popular events with high participation among KT's child fans. The away team's Lotterins (Lotte Giants + children) also joined in.

Lotte's child fans are already familiar with Sajik Baseball Stadium through ground events. However, stepping on the grass at KT Wiz Park is a rare opportunity. In fact, the Lotterins jumped around just as enthusiastically as the Kerins (KT Wiz + children), showing off their enjoyment by energetically high-fiving the cheerleaders at each base, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

A KT organization official told StarNews, "We naturally assumed Lotte's child fans could participate as well. How important is the team you cheer for on Children's Day? We are also happy watching children fans enjoy themselves like that."

Small considerations bring great. This is not the first time KT has shown such consideration. Last year, KT also hosted a Children's Day game against NC Dinos at home. Although the original venue was Changwon NC Park, not Suwon, the Children's Day series was hastily moved to Suwon KT Wiz Park due to safety inspections following a tragic accident.

The sudden change just three days before the series began led to hectic days involving Children's Day events and securing special guests for the ceremonial first pitch. Amidst this rush, the KT organization also considered NC's child fans, having previously excited them through the Kids Run Base Running event and the singing of the national anthem together.

This year, since the Children's Day series proceeded as scheduled, the team welcomed child fans from both sides with more diverse and abundant events. First, they won over child fans by utilizing the national character Pororo. A Pororo photo zone was installed outside the stadium, creating a sea of people, while Pororo-themed images were broadcast on the scoreboard inside to enhance the Children's Day atmosphere. Pororo and his friends Eddie and Patty served as ceremonial first pitchers and joined child fans on the cheering platform after each inning.

Additionally, child fans selected through advance registration were given the opportunity to sing the national anthem and enter the field together with the players. One hour before the game started, the 'Wiz Fungo' event was held, where KT players directly hit fungos to the children. Before this game, KT had a record of 1 win and 8 losses (winning percentage 0.111), making them the team with the lowest winning percentage on Children's Day among the 10th KBO clubs.

When the game began, they brought the biggest Children's Day gift of victory to home child fans. Although the opponent was Lotte, who were on a four-game winning streak, veteran players and young players all put in their effort together.

Starting pitcher So Hyoung-jun (25), who is growing into a franchise star, achieved a quality start (starting pitcher pitching 6 or more innings with 3 or fewer earned runs) with 6 innings, 3 hits allowed, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, and 2 earned runs, laying the foundation for victory. Foreign batter Sam Hilliard (32) provided relief with a massive home run traveling 123.3 meters. The youngest player on the team, Lee Kang-min (19), contributed with 2 hits in 3 at-bats.

Veterans Kim Sang-soo (36) and Kwon Dong-jin (28) provided a dopamine rush with thrilling third-base advances and game-winning hits that struck the fence directly. Closer Park Young-hyun (23) secured his second win of the season by shutting down the back door with a perfect 1 2/3 innings scoreless performance and 4 strikeouts.

After the game, KT manager Lee Kang-cheol (60) expressed his feelings, saying, "I am happy to bring a victory to the children and family fans who visited the stadium for Children's Day." He continued, "Starting pitcher So Hyoung-jun allowed 2 runs, but he performed his role very well with excellent pitching. Closer Park Young-hyun also contributed to the team's victory with focused pitching."

Yoo Jun-kyu (24) and Lee Jeong-hoon (32), who seized opportunities in scoring positions, once again imprinted their names on the minds of child fans. Manager Lee Kang-cheol expressed satisfaction, saying, "In the lineup, focus stood out in scoring positions. Hilliard's lead-off solo home run set the tone for the game. Yoo Jun-kyu and Lee Jeong-hoon combined for 3 RBIs to successfully turn the tide. With Kim Sang-soo's smart baserunning play in a tied situation and Kwon Dong-jin's game-winning hit, we were able to secure the victory." He then added, "All the players worked hard. I would like to thank the fans who enthusiastically cheered in the sellout crowd once again."

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