'Ending Samsung's 8-game losing streak' Coach Lee Ho-jun: "A game that clearly showed the players' will to win → Thank you to the fans who offered their support"

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NC Dinos Coach Lee Ho-jun (50) praised the players' strong 'fighting spirit' and 'will' following a dramatic comeback victory after an extra-inning battle, which also marked the end of their rivalry with their nemesis.

Under the leadership of Coach Lee Ho-jun, NC overturned a 1-4 deficit against the Samsung Lions in an away game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League', securing a dramatic 6-4 victory after an extra-inning struggle. In the 10th inning, tied 4-4, NC scored four runs to take the game. With this win, NC recorded its first victory against Samsung in eight games this season, completely escaping the deep slump of eight consecutive losses against Samsung that had persisted since last season.

On this day, NC, trailing 1-4, opened a path for a comeback with Park Min-woo's two-run home run in the 6th inning, making it 3-4. In the 8th inning, Kwon Hee-dong's tying hit leveled the score. Then, in the top of the 10th extra inning, after one out, Do Tae-hoon's double, Park Si-won's single, and a bold stolen base at second base were followed by Kim Han-byul's thrilling go-ahead RBI single, turning the tide of the game. This was the result of the players maintaining their focus despite the pressure of extra innings.

After the game, Coach Lee Ho-jun said, "Today's game clearly reflected the team's will to win," expressing his emotional reaction to the victory.

He particularly emphasized his strong impression of the young players' performances that emerged after the game was trailing 1-4 in the middle stages. Coach Lee Ho-jun stated, "Especially during the process of tying the game in the latter half and creating the comeback, the young players injected good energy into the team with their fighting spirit. This process became a catalyst for lifting the team's overall atmosphere and became the driving force for all players not to give up until the end," highly praising the lower-order batters who sparked up during critical moments and the young players who executed base-running plays.

Coach Lee Ho-jun further commented, "Even in the difficult situation of extra innings, the players did not lose their focus. They moved forward toward victory until the end and created the result. I believe today's game clearly showed the players' will and fighting spirit to win."

Finally, he did not forget to express gratitude to the fans who came to the away game and offered enthusiastic support. Coach Lee said, "Thank you to the fans who gave us great support and strength to the team today. We will prepare well for tomorrow's game as well," bowing his head.

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