NC Manager Lee Ho-jun's "Changwon was filled with fans; thanks to their support, I promise to deliver a winning performance and continue to show good form in the next series."

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NC Dinos defeated Kiwoom Heroes to conclude the weekend series with a winning streak. "Ho-bu-ji" (Father of the Fans) NC Manager Lee Ho-jun (50) also credited the fans' support and promised an even better performance.

On the 28th, NC secured a decisive 9-2 victory over Kiwoom in a home game at Changwon NC Park as part of the "2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League." With this win, NC finished the three-game weekend series with two wins and one loss, recording an overall weekly record of three wins and three losses. Meanwhile, Kiwoom failed to maintain the momentum of breaking their 10-game losing streak from the previous day.

On this day, NC seized early control of the game by scoring five runs in the bottom of the first inning. After taking the lead thanks to Park Min-woo's RBI hit and an opponent's error, Park Geon-woo launched a 115-meter three-run home run to solidify the advantage. Subsequently, solo home runs by Lee Woo-seong, Kim Hwi-jip, and Kim Hyung-jun further extended the lead.

On the mound, starting pitcher Riley Thompson delivered a solid performance over five innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out 13 batters and surrendering only two earned runs. Notably, he recorded three consecutive strikeouts against eight batters. Following him, relievers Kim Tae-hoon, Son Ju-hwan, Ha Jun-young, and Choi Woo-seok each pitched a scoreless inning to preserve the victory.

After the game, NC Manager Lee Ho-jun attributed the victory to both the players and the fans. The manager stated, "I feel it was meaningful to conclude the weekend series with a win."

Regarding starter Riley, he praised, "He performed at his best, anchored the game's center, and guided us into the flow we wanted." He also commended the batting lineup, saying, "They showed excellent focus from the start of the game and generated the necessary runs. The position players effectively maintained the momentum created by the starting pitcher."

He further added, "The position players made great defensive plays at crucial moments, relieving pressure on the starter, while the bullpen pitchers faithfully executed their respective roles and never let go of the game's flow until the end. The fact that the starters, relievers, and position players all fulfilled their roles led to this victory," encouraging the entire team.

Finally, Manager Lee Ho-jun concluded his remarks with a message of gratitude to the home fans. He said, "I am grateful to the fans who visited the ballpark today and offered such great support. We will prepare well for next week's games and strive to show good form."

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