'KT's lineup has become even more terrifying': An Hyun-min returns with 2 RBIs and Hilliard's two-run homer; Choi Won-jun reaches 100 hits in just the second fewest games in history... Doosan hits 11 singles but scores only 2 runs [Jamsil]

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KT Wiz's lineup has become even more terrifying.

On the 16th, KT defeated the Doosan Bears 6-2 at Seoul Jamsil Stadium, thanks to strong pitching by starting pitcher Ko Young-pyo and consistent performance from both the top and bottom of the batting order. Second-place KT extended its winning streak to three games and continued to close the gap on first-place LG Twins.

On this day, An Hyun-min, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury, returned after 62 days to start at third spot in the lineup as the right fielder. An went 1-for-3 with two RBIs, including a two-run single to left field in the top of the 5th inning when KT led 4-1.

Other batters also contributed. With KT trailing 0-1 in the top of the 3rd, a two-run rally began with Han Seung-taek's double as the eighth batter and an hit by Kwon Dong-jin, leading to a bases-loaded, no-out situation. Kim Hyun-soo's shortstop grounder and An Hyun-min's third baseman grounder resulted in two runs, giving KT a 2-1 lead. Hilliard then followed with a two-run home run over the right-field fence off opposing starter Choi Seung-yong (his 14th of the season), completing a four-run big inning.

Top-order batter Choi Won-jun added a hit to left field in the top of the 5th, reaching 100 hits for the season. In just his 64th game of the season, he became the second player in KBO League history to reach 100 hits in the fewest games, trailing only Kim Ju-chan (then with KIA Tigers) who achieved the feat in 62 games in 2014. Choi tied the record set by Lee Byung-kyu (then with LG Twins) in 1999 and Seo Geon-chang (then with Nexen Heroes) in 2014, both of whom also reached 100 hits in 64 games.

Ko Young-pyo allowed nine hits over six innings but gave up only two earned runs, recording a quality start and securing his fifth win (four losses) of the season, extending his team's winning streak to four games.

Doosan managed only two runs despite recording 11 hits, including three hits by Kim Min-seok and two hits by Ryu Seung-min, who made his first start since joining Doosan. The team's lack of focus cost them despite out-hitting KT (10 hits). Starter Choi Seung-yong took his sixth loss (one win) of the season after allowing eight hits and six earned runs over 4⅔ innings.

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