'First win in the second half after 3 games' Kim Tae-hyung's thoughts: "All players maintained their focus until the end and played a great game."

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The Lotte Giants displayed incredible resilience in the final moments of the game, securing a dramatic comeback victory to claim their first win of the second half. Manager Kim Tae-hyung (59) also shared his thoughts on the win.

On the 19th, during an away game against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, Lotte trailed 8-7 in the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. A tying hit by pinch-hitter Noh Jin-hyuk and a go-ahead, three-RBI hit by Jeon Min-jae sparked an 11-8 thrilling victory. This win allowed Lotte to escape the brink of a four-game losing streak and secure their first valuable win in three games during the second half.

After the game, Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, "Today, despite the humid weather and rain, all players maintained their focus until the end and played an excellent game," expressing his deep emotion.

On this day, Lotte's starting pitcher Kim Jin-wook held the mound firmly for five innings, while the lineup's concentration exploded in the later stages of the game to bring about a victory. Although Kim Jin-wook was taken off the mound early after facing Diaz as the leadoff batter in the 6th inning, the team deployed its bullpen effectively and ultimately secured the win. In the 9th inning, Noh Jin-hyuk hit a tying sacrifice fly, and Jeon Min-jae added a three-RBI sacrifice fly with two outs and bases loaded to seal the game.

Manager Kim Tae-hyung praised starting pitcher Kim Jin-wook, saying, "Kim Jin-wook fulfilled his role well over five innings and set up the early momentum of the game." He also expressed satisfaction with the lineup that became the key to victory by scoring four runs in the bottom of the 9th while trailing 7-8. "Jeon Min-jae delivered a decisive performance at a crucial moment, and pinch-hitter Noh Jin-hyuk did his part when needed, contributing significantly to the win," he said.

Finally, Manager Kim Tae-hyung did not forget to express gratitude to the fans who filled the stadium during the away game. Bowing his head, he said, "I sincerely thank all the fans who came to Daegu despite the harsh weather and offered passionate support."

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