'With' LG, will they rejoin the race for first place? → Winning Series Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop mentioned all '6 players' by name: "Thanks to many fans cheering even in hot weather, we achieved a winning series after a long time."

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LG Twins successfully achieved a winning series against Kiwoom Heroes, known as "the team of the second-half surge." Winning Series Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop of LG shared his thoughts on the victory.

On the 30th, LG defeated Kiwoom 5-3 in their regular-season home game at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium during the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.

With this win, LG avenged their loss from the previous day (the 29th) and concluded the midweek three-game series against Kiwoom with a 2-1 winning record. LG finished with 55 wins and 42 losses, maintaining third place in the league. They trail second-place KT Wiz by 3.5 games and first-place Samsung Lions by 4 games. Depending on the remaining season results, they could rejoin the race for the top spot.

In contrast, Kiwoom failed to maintain their momentum from the previous day's victory, finishing with 36 wins and 62 losses, remaining in last place in the league. LG will now face a three-game series against Doosan Bears at Jamsil this weekend. Kiwoom will play a three-game series against SSG Landers at their home ground, Gocheok Sky Dome, this weekend.

On this day, LG's starting pitcher Lim Chan-kyu delivered a quality start (6 innings with 3 or fewer earned runs), allowing 5 hits, 2 walks, 1 hit-by-pitch, and striking out 4 batters while giving up 3 earned runs over 6 innings. He secured his 10th win of the season, moving into sole first place in wins. Additionally, Lim Chan-kyu has achieved double-digit wins for four consecutive seasons since the 2023 season.

Following Lim Chan-kyu, relievers Kim Yun-sik (⅓ inning), Kim Jin-su (1 inning), Kim Jin-seong (⅓ inning), and Son Ju-young (1⅓ innings) took the mound in succession, keeping the scoreless streak intact to secure the team's victory.

In the batting lineup that produced a total of 9 hits, Park Hae-min, Austin, Song Chan-ui, and Gu Bon-hyuk all contributed with multiple hits.

LG struggled early against Kiwoom's ace, An Woo-jin. In the top of the first inning alone, LG starter Lim Chan-kyu allowed 3 runs and was shaken.

LG began their counterattack gradually from the fourth inning. Leading off, Austin hit a solo home run over the left-field wall, traveling 126.6 meters at 135.5 km/h on a high inside pitch with a 2-1 count against An Woo-jin. The score became 3-1. With this home run, Austin recorded his 31st of the season, maintaining a one-home-run gap behind Kim Do-young (KIA), who also hit a home run on the same day.

Ultimately, LG secured the lead with a single swing in the bottom of the sixth inning. Leading off, Park Hae-min hit an outfield hit to center-left field, followed by Austin's hit to left-center field, creating a no-out situation with runners on first and second bases. Song Chan-ui stepped up to the plate and hit a three-run home run over the left-field wall against An Woo-jin's slider (143.3 km/h) in the middle of the count at 1-1, his ninth of the season. In the bottom of the seventh inning, LG added an RBI single by Park Hae-min to win 5-3.

After the game, "Winning Series" Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop of LG mentioned all six players by name. Coach Yeom said, "Lim Chan-kyu fulfilled his role well as a starter. Congratulations on Lim Chan-kyu's four consecutive seasons with 10 wins," giving a thumbs-up. He continued, "Our winning trio—Kim Jin-su, Kim Jin-seong, and Son Ju-young—performed their roles well, allowing us to win through defensive baseball," specifically naming each member of the winning trio.

Coach Yeom further stated, "In the batting lineup, Song Chan-ui led the overall offense with two hits, including a go-ahead three-run home run. In a situation where additional runs were crucial, Park Hae-min drove in runs, enabling us to win." He then applauded and added, "Thanks to many fans who came out despite the hot weather and cheered for us, we were able to achieve a winning series after a long time. Thank you."

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