'4:7→8:7' and Samsung is crazy! A massive explosion in the 8th inning with 'Park Seung-kyu's tying three-run home run → Kim Sung-yoon's go-ahead sacrifice hit,' leading to a 7-0 sweep against NC [Daegu On-site Review]

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Samsung Lions secured a thrilling comeback victory, completing a 7-0 sweep against NC Dinos this season.

Samsung defeated NC 8-7 in a home game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 2nd as part of the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.' Trailing 4-7, Samsung added four runs in the 8th inning to turn the game around.

With this win, Samsung extended its winning streak against NC to eight games since last season while completing a two-game sweep. Meanwhile, NC failed to achieve a three-game winning streak and could not break out of the losing streak against Samsung.

Samsung's starting lineup for the day was: Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Kim Sung-yoon (right fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Jeon Byeong-woo (third baseman), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), and Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop). Ariel Jurado started on the mound for Samsung.

NC countered with a lineup featuring Kim Joo-won (shortstop), Lee Woo-seong (left fielder), Park Min-woo (second baseman), Park Geon-woo (designated hitter), Davison (first baseman), Kwon Hee-dong (right fielder), Seo Ho-cheol (third baseman), Kim Hyung-jun (catcher), and Oh Jang-han (center fielder). Natsuki Toda started on the mound for NC.

Both teams exchanged powerful home runs starting from the first inning. In the top of the 1st, NC's leadoff hitter Kim Joo-won hit a solo home run over the right-field fence to take an early lead. However, Samsung immediately responded. In the bottom of the 1st with one out, Kim Sung-yoon hit a solo home run over the left-field fence to tie the game.

NC, showing better focus, began to regain the lead from the top of the 3rd inning. After leadoff hitter Kim Hyung-jun drew a walk, Oh Jang-han hit a ground ball single to right field, and Kim Joo-won hit an infield single, NC quickly created a bases-loaded, no-out opportunity. Although Lee Woo-seong's subsequent hit resulted in a double play to the shortstop, Kim Hyung-jun scored from third base, putting NC ahead 2-1.

In the top of the 4th, NC added another run. With a one-out, bases-loaded situation created by Park Geon-woo's ground ball single to center field and Kwon Hee-dong's ground ball single to left field, Park Geon-woo scored on Seo Ho-cheol's ground ball to the shortstop. Kim Hyung-jun then hit a sharp sacrifice hit, extending the lead to 4-1. Riding this momentum, in the top of the 5th with one out and a runner on first, Park Min-woo hit a sharp two-run double down the right-field line, pushing the score to 5-1.

Samsung did not give up easily. In the bottom of the 5th, leadoff hitter Lee Jae-hyun hit a solo home run to narrow the gap. Then, with two outs and runners on first and second, Diaz hit a sacrifice hit to right field, bringing the score to 5-3 and cutting the deficit to two runs.

However, NC quickly poured cold water on Samsung's comeback hopes. In the top of the 6th with one out and runners on first and second, Oh Jang-han and Lee Woo-seong hit consecutive sacrifice hits, extending the lead to 7-3 and crushing Samsung's comeback spirit.

The "long-distance pursuit" continued. In the bottom of the 6th, Samsung seized an opportunity with Jeon Byeong-woo's double to center-left field. Although Park Seung-kyu and Lee Jae-hyun made outs, Kim Ji-chan showed focus and hit a sacrifice hit to center field, narrowing the gap to 4-7, a three-run deficit.

In the bottom of the 8th, Samsung finally achieved a comeback. Against NC's fourth pitcher, Lim Ji-min, Diaz hit a double to left-center field. Kang Min-ho then struck out, but Jeon Byeong-woo's ground ball single to left field put runners on first and third. Park Seung-kyu then hit a three-run home run over the left-field fence, tying the game at 7-7.

Samsung did not stop there. After two outs in the bottom of the 8th, Yang Woo-hyun drew a walk and successfully stole second base. Kim Sung-yoon then hit a go-ahead sacrifice hit, making it 8-7 and giving Samsung the lead. Samsung closed out the game with closer Kim Jae-yun pitching in the top of the 9th.

Samsung's starter, Jurado, pitched 5⅓ innings, allowing 9 hits (1 home run), 2 walks, and 1 strikeout, while giving up 7 runs (5 earned). Despite the poor performance, he avoided the loss thanks to offensive support. Among Samsung's batters, Kim Sung-yoon went 3-for-4 with 1 home run and 2 RBIs, while Diaz and Jeon Byeong-woo contributed with multi-hit performances. In relief, Baek Jeong-hyun, Jang Chan-hee, and Kim Jae-yun all pitched scoreless innings. Jang Chan-hee earned the win.

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