"One out for one, but we couldn't get that one" — Kang Baek-ho and Noh Si-hwan's explosive synergy fuels Hanwha's '40.7 billion won' dream [Jamsil on-site]

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The Hanwha Eagles' lineup is exploding. The team's massive investment of 40.7 billion won ahead of this season is finally paying off.

Kim Kyung-moon (68), manager of the Hanwha Eagles, met with reporters ahead of the away game against LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the 4th, as part of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League season. He stated, "Until now, when one player hit, another couldn't, creating some imbalance. But when home runs and RBIs come together, it naturally boosts the team's scoring power and brings us closer to victory."

Hanwha secured a decisive 8-1 victory over league-leading LG the previous day. Following a 14-3 win against third-place KT Wiz on the 2nd, the team has now won two consecutive games with a powerful lineup.

The key factor is that Noh Si-hwan and Kang Baek-ho are both elevating their hitting pace. Free agent (FA) Kang Baek-ho, signed for up to 10 billion won over four years ahead of the season, has delivered more than 100% of his expected role even as a designated hitter.

He has hit six home runs in his last seven games, including three consecutive home runs recently, and already has 85 RBIs in 75 games this season. His 23 home runs mark the fastest pace for a first-half personal record.

Noh Si-hwan, who signed a massive multi-year contract worth 30.7 billion won over 11 years as a non-FA player ahead of the season, struggled until mid-season due to pressure but has since fully regained his form, including hitting five consecutive home runs. He now has 17 home runs and has hit seven in his last ten games.

In yesterday's game, Kang Baek-ho opened with a solo home run for an early lead, followed by a sacrifice fly to extend the score, while Noh Si-hwan added a two-run homer to seal the victory. In the 9th inning, Kang hit another two-run home run that crushed LG's will to fight back, securing a decisive win for his team.

Today, the core lineup remains solid. Hanwha arranged its batting order as follows: Choi In-ho (left fielder), Yonatan Peraza (right fielder), Moon Hyun-bin (center fielder), Kang Baek-ho (designated hitter), Noh Si-hwan (third baseman), Heo In-seo (catcher), Kim Tae-yeon (first baseman), Lee Do-yoon (second baseman), and Park Jung-hyun (shortstop). Starting pitcher Will Hernandez will take the mound.

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