Wow! 'Koo Chang-mo's 111-pitch all-out effort' NC defeats Samsung, achieves winning series in Daegu → Kim Ju-won with 3 hits + Park Min-woo's clutch home run [Daegu On-Site Review]

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NC Dinos achieved a winning series against the Samsung Lions.

On the 4th, NC defeated Samsung 6-3 in an away game against Samsung at the Daegu Samsung Lions Park during the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'. They held the lead they took from the first inning until the end, securing the game.

With this victory, NC recorded back-to-back wins following their 6-4 win the previous day (3rd). In this series, they not only broke the frustrating losing streak against Samsung but also secured a winning series. Meanwhile, Samsung suffered two consecutive losses.

Samsung lined up their starting lineup in the order: Kim Sung-yoon (center fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Park Seung-kyu (right fielder), Jeon Byeong-woo (third baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), and Park Gye-beom (second baseman). The starting pitcher was right-handed Won Tae-in.

NC countered with a lineup consisting of Kim Ju-won (shortstop), Lee Woo-seong (left fielder), Park Min-woo (second baseman), Davison (first baseman), Park Geon-woo (designated hitter), Oh Jang-han (right fielder), Kim Hyung-jun (catcher), Park Si-won (center fielder), and Kim Han-byul (third baseman). Left-handed pitcher Koo Chang-mo took the mound as the starting pitcher.

NC took the early lead. In the top of the first inning, leadoff batter Kim Ju-won hit a double down the line, and Lee Woo-seong followed with a single to right field, creating a bases-empty, 1st and 3rd base opportunity. Park Min-woo then hit a sacrifice fly to right field, putting NC ahead 1-0.

NC continued their offense in the top of the second inning. After one out, Park Si-won reached on a double down the line, and Kim Han-byul added a single to right field, creating a 1st and 3rd base opportunity. Kim Ju-won then hit a sacrifice fly to right field, extending the lead to 2-0. During this play, Samsung right fielder Park Seung-kyu committed a fielding error, allowing Kim Han-byul to advance to third base and Kim Ju-won to second base. With one out and runners on 2nd and 3rd, Lee Woo-seong grounded out to the shortstop, scoring Kim Han-byul from third and increasing the score to 3-0.

Samsung, held tightly by Koo Chang-mo, began their comeback in the bottom of the fourth inning. Leadoff batter Koo Ja-wook drew a walk to start the rally. Next batter Choi Hyung-woo struck out swinging, but Diaz connected on Koo Chang-mo's fourth pitch (a 143 km/h fastball) with a 2-ball, 1-strike count, sending it over the left-field fence. Diaz's 11th home run of the season and his second consecutive game with a home run, Samsung closed the gap to 2-3, just one run behind.

Both teams exchanged runs in the fifth inning, engaging in a fierce battle. In the top of the fifth, with one out, Park Geon-woo attacked Won Tae-in's third pitch (a 128 km/h curveball) with a 1-ball, 1-strike count, launching a 130-meter solo home run over the left-field fence, boosting NC's momentum.

Samsung immediately counterattacked in the bottom of the fifth. Leadoff batter Ryu Ji-hyuk hit the second pitch, sending a powerful triple down the gap between center and right field, instantly creating a scoring opportunity. Park Gye-beom struck out, but Kim Sung-yoon hit a sacrifice fly to center field, narrowing the score to 3-4, a one-run game.

NC pulled away with a decisive run in the top of the eighth inning. Leadoff batter Oh Jang-han reached on a single to left field, and Kim Hyung-jun executed a sacrifice bunt, resulting in a runner on second base with one out. When Park Si-won grounded to the second baseman, the runner advanced to third base. In the subsequent at-bat with two outs and a runner on third, opposing pitcher Miyaji threw a wild pitch, allowing Oh Jang-han to score from third, extending the lead to 5-3.

NC brought in Ryu Jin-wook in the bottom of the eighth to close out the game. Samsung failed to break through NC's winning pitcher and ultimately fell. Park Min-woo added a solo home run in the top of the ninth, sealing the victory. This was Park Min-woo's fourth home run of the season and his second consecutive game with a home run. In the bottom of the ninth, NC's Jeon Sa-min held the line without allowing any runs, securing his fourth save of the season.

NC starter Koo Chang-mo delivered a strong performance with 6 innings, 5 hits allowed (1 home run), 5 strikeouts, 4 walks, and 3 earned runs, earning his fifth win of the season. He threw 111 pitches, the most of the season. Lim Ji-min, Ryu Jin-wook, and Jeon Sa-min, who followed, all held the scoreless line. In the lineup, 'table-setter' Kim Ju-won recorded 3 hits, and Lee Woo-seong added 2 hits, both achieving multi-hit games. Oh Jang-han, Park Si-won, and Park Min-woo each contributed 2 hits, adding firepower.

Samsung starter Won Tae-in took the loss after pitching 6 innings, allowing 11 hits (1 home run), striking out 5, walking 4, and giving up 4 runs (3 earned). No Samsung batter recorded a multi-hit game.

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