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Lotte closer Choi Jun-yong celebrated after holding off a crisis that began in the bottom of the ninth inning with no outs and a runner on second base at the 2026 KBO League match between SSG Landers and Lotte Giants at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 17th, keeping the score at 2-1.
Jeon Min-jae's go-ahead two-run home run and Park Se-woong's solid one-run performance shone, and Lotte secured a two-game winning streak thanks to the scoreless pitching of closer Choi Jun-yong and the relief pitchers.
Lotte players are celebrating their victory, which pushed the Landers into a four-game losing streak. June 17, 2026.


It was thrilling!

That's what makes it even more exhilarating, right?

Even Jeon Min-jae, who hit the go-ahead two-run home run, seemed to relax...



Most importantly, it is the fans who have supported Lotte until the very end!







Jeon Min-jae's go-ahead two-run home run and Park Se-woong's solid one-run performance shone, and Lotte secured a two-game winning streak thanks to the scoreless pitching of closer Choi Jun-yong and the relief pitchers.
Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung is leaving the field after completing the victory ceremony. June 17, 2026.
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