Visli replaced in the 5th inning; Kim Tae-hyung expresses satisfaction: "Particularly, Park Jung-min is finding his own rhythm."

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With reliever Park Jung-min (23) regaining his form and strong performances from other bullpen pitchers, Kim Tae-hyung (58), manager of the Lotte Giants, who secured the team's first five-game winning streak of the season, expressed his satisfaction.

On the 21st, Lotte defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 6-3 in an away game at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, for the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'. Despite adverse conditions where starting pitcher Visli was pulled after just four innings, the bullpen, led by Park Jung-min, firmly secured the late innings. The lineup's concentration was highlighted by Kim Dong-hyun's large three-run home run, known as 'Sajik Murakami', securing a valuable victory. Han Dong-hee and Yoon Dong-hee each recorded two hits.

With this win, Lotte surged on a five-game winning streak, their first since the match against SSG Landers on the 16th. Lotte's five-game winning streak comes approximately 11 months after their last such run on July 29, 2025, against the NC Dinos at Sajik.

After the game, Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung first praised the bullpen's performance. Starting pitcher Visli struggled with his condition, managing only four innings with three hits allowed, three walks, five strikeouts, and one earned run, failing to pitch deep into the game.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung stated, "Although the starting pitcher was pulled quickly, the relievers handled the remaining innings well," acknowledging the relief pitchers who shared the heavy burden. He particularly noted, "Park Jung-min is definitely finding his own rhythm," expressing deep satisfaction with the second pitcher's strong performance.

He also praised the lineup's concentration and cohesion. Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, "Han Dong-hee delivered the first RBI from the heart of the lineup, doing his part, while Kim Dong-hyun energized the bottom of the order by reaching base in every at-bat, including a home run." He added, "Thanks to their focused scoring when extra runs were needed in the 9th inning, we were able to seize the momentum."

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Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, "I sincerely thank the fans who provided enthusiastic support during our nine-game away series, giving strength to the players."

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