KIA is too strong! The absolute nemesis of Kiwoom, with a perfect 6-0 record, swept the three-game series at Gocheok for the first time in 763 days... Hwang Dong-ha already has 5 wins [Gocheok On-Site Review]

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The KIA Tigers swept all three away games against the Kiwoom Heroes, surging to six consecutive wins.

On the 28th, KIA secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Kiwoom in an away game at Gocheok Sky Dome, located in Guro-gu, Seoul, as part of the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'.

With this win, KIA achieved a sweep of the three-game away series at Gocheok for the first time in 763 days since April 23, 2024. Additionally, they maintained an absolute advantage with a perfect 6-0 record against Kiwoom this season, solidifying their status as a nemesis. In contrast, Kiwoom fell into a five-game losing slump with a 0-6 record against KIA.

KIA constructed its lineup in the following order: Park Jae-hyun (right fielder), Kim Ho-ryeong (center fielder), Kim Do-young (third baseman), Aderlin (first baseman), Kim Sun-bin (second baseman), Na Sung-beom (designated hitter), Han Jun-soo (catcher), Han Seung-yeon (left fielder), and Park Min (shortstop). The starting pitcher was Hwang Dong-ha.

Kiwoom set its starting lineup as follows: Seo Geon-chang (second baseman), An Chi-hong (designated hitter), Im Byung-wook (right fielder), Choi Ju-hwan (first baseman), Lee Hyung-jong (left fielder), Kim Woong-bin (third baseman), Park Ju-hong (center fielder), Park Sung-bin (catcher), and Kwon Hyuk-bin (shortstop). The starting pitcher was Rosenberg.

KIA took the lead first. They seized an opportunity in the top of the 2nd inning with a extra-base hit by leadoff hitter Aderlin. Aderlin targeted the first pitch, hitting a double to left-center field, then advanced to third base by taking advantage of a throwing error by the opposing center fielder. With no outs and a runner on third, the next batter, Kim Sun-bin, hit a sacrifice single to right field, bringing Aderlin home from third.

With no outs and a runner on first, the following batter Na Sung-beom struck out, but KIA's offense continued. With one out and a runner on first, Han Jun-soo stepped up to the plate and, after a full-count battle, hit the seventh pitch for a double to the right of the right fielder. Meanwhile, the runner on first, Kim Sun-bin, scored to add another run. KIA led 2-0 with two runs in the top of the 2nd inning.

In the 5th inning, KIA added more runs. After one out, Kim Do-young hit a single to left field, followed by Aderlin's ground ball to third base, resulting in two outs and runners on second and third. Kim Sun-bin then hit a sacrifice single to center field, making it 3-0.

KIA sealed the game in the 8th inning. Leadoff hitter Han Jun-soo hit the first pitch from the new pitcher, Kim Jae-woong, for a single to right field, opening the scoring. KIA immediately inserted pinch runner Kim Min-gyu to make a strategic move. With Han Seung-yeon's single to right field, KIA created a no-out, runners on first and third situation. The ninth batter, Park Min, hit a sacrifice single to left field, bringing Kim Min-gyu home from third to extend the lead to 4-0.

In the following situation with two outs and runners on first and second, Kim Ho-ryeong hit the third pitch from Kim Jae-woong for a sacrifice single to left field, making it 5-0 and solidifying the victory.

The victory was built on KIA starter Hwang Dong-ha's stable pitching. Hwang delivered a strong performance over 6 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, and striking out 5 batters without surrendering a run, securing his fifth win of the season. Relief pitchers Kwak Do-gyu, Jo Sang-woo, and Choi Ji-min all held the lead without allowing any runs. In the lineup, Kim Ho-ryeong, Kim Do-young, and Kim Sun-bin each recorded multi-hit games, adding strength. In particular, Kim Sun-bin made a decisive contribution with 2 RBIs.

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