Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop expresses gratitude: "Thanks to many fans even during the week, we secured four consecutive wins. The bullpen's focus in overcoming a tough crisis is also commendable."

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LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop (58) gave a thumbs-up to the home fans who filled Jamsil Stadium and to the bullpen that held off a crisis, following a four-game winning streak and a six-game home winning streak.

On the 23rd, LG secured a victory against the Samsung Lions in a home game at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium, combining starting pitcher Jang Hyun-sik's strong performance, the lineup's focus in the early innings, and the efficient pitching of the late-inning relievers. With this win, LG continued its four-game winning streak and six-game home winning streak.

After the game, Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop first bowed to the fans. The 23,750 spectators who filled Jamsil Stadium made this LG's 31st sellout game of the season. Manager Yeom said, "Even though it was during the week, many fans came to cheer, allowing the players to maintain their focus and continue their winning streak. I sincerely thank you," and turned his attention to the home fans who showed such enthusiastic support.

The game on this day was decided by focus. Moon Bo-kyung, who stepped up as the hero with no outs and bases loaded in the first inning, hit a two-run double to left-center field, successfully seizing the initiative. Manager Yeom remarked, "Moon Bo-kyung's leadoff two-run hit allowed the lineup to control the overall flow of the game."

Additional runs also came at the right time. In the bottom of the third inning with one out, Park Hae-min hit a solo home run to left field against Samsung's starting pitcher Choi Won-tae, adding to the score. Then, in the bottom of the fourth inning, a two-run double by Song Chan-ui and a sacrifice bunt by Park Dong-won created a situation with one out and bases loaded. When Moon Sung-ju hit a fly ball to left field, the opposing catcher Kang Min-ho committed an error on the catch, extending the lead to 4-0. Manager Yeom noted, "In a situation where additional runs were needed, Park Hae-min's home run and the opponent's error allowed us to score, creating the conditions for victory."

On the mound, starting pitcher Jang Hyun-sik's pitching shone. Making his second start of the season, Jang Hyun-sik delivered a strong performance of five innings with three hits allowed and no runs, perfectly fulfilling his role as a starter and laying the foundation for a historic achievement. His last win as a starter was against the Samsung Lions on September 27, 2017, during his time with the NC Dinos (six innings, one run allowed). He completed a touching drama of his first win against Samsung in 3,191 days. Manager Yeom also praised him, saying, "Jang Hyun-sik pitched well and fulfilled his role as a starter perfectly. I want to commend him without reservation."

However, the momentum shifted after the middle of the game. After the strong starting pitcher Jang Hyun-sik left the mound in the top of the sixth inning, Samsung launched a fierce counterattack. Against reliever Kim Jin-seong, Kim Ji-chan, Kim Sung-yoon, and Gu Ja-wook hit consecutive hits and drew walks to load the bases with no outs. Reliever Rios entered the game but allowed Diaz a three-run double to left-center field, cutting the deficit to 4-3, just one run away.

With additional scoring in the later innings thwarted, LG was engaged in a truly tight contest. However, relievers Kim Jin-su and Kim Yun-sik, who followed Rios on the mound, effectively controlled Samsung's comeback attempts. Closer Son Ju-young also faced a crisis with one out and bases loaded in the top of the ninth inning, striking out two batters to overcome the situation himself, securing the team's one-run victory.

Manager Yeom expressed satisfaction with the bullpen's stability. He said, "It was a very difficult situation as we couldn't score additional runs in the later innings, but our middle relievers Rios, Kim Jin-su, and Kim Yun-sik performed their roles well in such a tight situation. Closer Son Ju-young also overcame a very tough situation, and I think this could be an opportunity for him to grow one step further as a closer. I want to applaud all the players who showed focus in the later innings."

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