'Four-game winning streak' KIA Tigers surge ahead, 'five players' praised by the manager... and "We will prepare well for the final series of the nine-game road trip in the capital region against Doosan Bears" [Gocheok]

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As the KIA Tigers swept the three-game series against Kiwoom Heroes to extend their winning streak to four games, 'winning manager' Lee Beom-ho expressed gratitude to the visiting fans.

On the 25th, KIA defeated Kiwoom 9-4 in a regular-season road game of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League held at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome.

With this victory, KIA improved to 41 wins, 1 tie, and 33 losses, maintaining fourth place in the league. Meanwhile, Kiwoom fell into a nine-game losing streak, remaining at 26 wins, 1 tie, and 49 losses without escaping last place in the league.

KIA faced Kiwoom nine times this year, winning all matchups and proving themselves as Kiwoom's nemesis.

KIA's starting pitcher Neil pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits, issuing no walks, and striking out eight batters, securing his fifth win (with four losses) of the season. Following Neil, Choi Jimin pitched one inning allowing two runs, and Kim Beom-su also pitched one inning allowing two runs.

In the KIA lineup, which recorded 12 hits in total, Kim Do-young and Kim Tae-gun each hit three hits.

On this day, KIA hit four home runs by three players to secure the victory. In particular, Kim Do-young hit two-run home runs in the third and seventh innings. Kim Do-young, who hit his 21st and 22nd home runs of the season, shares the top spot in the home run category with LG Twins foreign hitter Austin Dean.

Additionally, Na Sung-beom hit his 15th home run of the season with a solo home run in the third inning, and Castro hit a solo home run in the seventh inning. This was Castro's fifth home run of the season.

After the game, manager Lee Beom-ho mentioned a total of five players. He first stated, "Neil's great pitching and the lineup's cohesion allowed us to continue our winning streak."

He continued, "Neil and Kim Tae-gun worked in perfect harmony to hold Kiwoom scoreless for seven innings, earning the win. It was a pitch that gave the bullpen some breathing room," offering praise without holding back.

Regarding the position players, manager Lee Beom-ho said, "Kim Tae-gun not only provided stable leadership on the mound but also delivered an excellent performance with three hits, including a game-winning hit. Kim Do-young led the offense with two two-run home runs. Na Sung-beom also fulfilled his role as a key hitter well. It is positive that Park Jae-hyun's batting form has returned. The batters have been in good form throughout this series," expressing satisfaction.

Finally, he said, "I am grateful to the players who wrapped up the midweek series well. We will prepare well for the final series of the nine-game road trip in the capital region against Doosan Bears. We also thank the fans who continue to support us."

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