Still 'Heo-slu-do'? Heo Kyung-min's outstanding all-around performance against his former team... Doosan plummets to 7th place, Choi Min-seok's ERA rises from 2.17 to 2.84 [Jamsil On-site Review]

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Is the memory of 'Heo-slu-do' still lingering? KT Wiz's Heo Kyung-min (36) led his team to victory with outstanding all-around performance against his former club.

On the 26th, KT secured a decisive 6-0 victory over the Doosan Bears at Seoul Jamsil Stadium amid rainy conditions. While KT narrowed the gap with the top-ranked Samsung Lions, whose game was canceled due to rain, to just 0.5 games, Doosan fell into a four-game losing streak, dropping from a tie for 6th place to 7th.

After spending 16 years with Doosan and becoming a free agent (FA) following the 2024 season, Heo Kyung-min, who moved to KT, started as the third baseman and fifth hitter. Offensively, he recorded two doubles and two RBIs, while his aggressive base running, including a daring home run, contributed to the first run. He also delivered excellent defensive plays, earning a perfect performance rating.

In the bottom of the 1st inning, Heo Kyung-min fielded two strong grounders aimed at the third base side from batters Park Chan-ho and Park Ji-hoon, then threw accurately to first base to record outs. Later in the top of the 4th inning, with two outs, he hit a double off starting pitcher Choi Min-seok that struck the fence in left field, creating a scoring opportunity. When Kim Sang-soo followed with a single to left field, Heo ran from second base to home plate for a safe call. Doosan requested a video review, but the original call stood.

In the top of the 5th inning with two outs, Choi Won-jun hit a slider (131 km/h) from Choi Min-seok, which was 1-0 in the count, sending a solo home run over the left-center field fence. The 130-meter flight marked his second home run of the season.

In the top of the 6th inning with no outs and runners on first and second, Heo Kyung-min hit a double to the right-center field gap, driving in both runners. When the opposing right fielder, Cameron, fumbled the ball, Heo advanced to third base, extending the scoring opportunity. Shortly after, Kim Sang-soo's single to center field increased the lead to 5-0.

Choi Won-jun hit another solo home run over the fence against relief pitcher Lee Yong-chan in the top of the 9th inning, marking his first multi-home run game since his debut in 2016.

KT's starting pitcher Booshili pitched a perfect game through the top of the 5th inning with one out, ultimately throwing seven innings with only three hits allowed, no walks, and three strikeouts in a scoreless performance. He earned his sixth win of the season (three losses), moving into a tie for first place in wins.

Doosan managed their first baserunner in the bottom of the 5th inning when Kim Min-seok hit a single to right field with the score at 0-2. However, Jung Soobin's well-hit line drive was caught by first baseman Kim Hyun-soo, squandering the opportunity to rally.

Choi Min-seok, who had led the league in ERA (Earned Run Average) immediately after his previous appearance, took his first loss of the season (4 wins) after pitching five innings, allowing eight hits (one home run), striking out six, and giving up five earned runs. Although he met the qualification for innings pitched, his ERA jumped from 2.17 to 2.84.

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