'When this girl group threw the first pitch, LG won all four games...' Heatwave cancellation means Jamsil mound ceremony is postponed to next time

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Amid a nationwide heatwave, LG Twins were scheduled to face KIA Tigers in a three-game series from the 7th to 9 at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium, but the games were ultimately cancelled. The first pitch ceremony was also called off, with hopes for a future rescheduling.

Originally, on the 7th, tripleS member Jeong Ha-yeon was set to throw the first pitch, while Ma-yu would bat first. The 24-member girl group tripleS is known as LG Twins' representative "Victory Fairy."

Since welcoming Kim Yu-yeon and Kim Chae-yeon in 2025, LG Twins have won all four home games where tripleS members served as first pitch throwers or opening batters this season, including Kim Chae-yeon, Lee Ji-woo, Jeong Ha-yeon, Park So-hyun, and Nien.

Ha-yeon shared her thoughts on the ceremony: "When I came to LG Twins last time as a batter, we won. I thought it would be great to return as a first pitch thrower. I'm so happy to be invited again." Ma-yu added, "I played baseball frequently when I was young, and I'm happy to create good memories through baseball after such a long time. I will always cheer for LG Twins," though unfortunately, they had to wait for the next opportunity.

On the 8th, RIIZE member Sung-chan was scheduled to throw the first pitch, with Eun-seok batting first, but this too was cancelled. RIIZE is a globally popular boy group known for their unique performances and stage dominance. Starting with their debut song "Get A Guitar" and continuing through their recent release "Do your dance," they have topped major domestic and international music charts, achieving four million-selling records. Originally, RIIZE planned to perform a special concert after the the 8th game to help fans beat the heat.

Sung-chan and Eun-seok stated: "We are honored to throw the first pitch and bat on the field where an exciting game will unfold. We will cheer hard for LG Twins to win the championship." They also added, "We have prepared our performance after the game to the best of our ability, so we ask for your continued support."

The first pitch thrower on the 9th was actor Kim Jae-won. Debuting in the 2021 web drama "Back Romance," Kim Jae-won has established his presence as a lead actor in dramas such as "King the Land," "Lady of the Palace," and "Yumi's Cells Season 3." Kim Jae-won said, "It is truly an honor to throw the first pitch for LG Twins again this year. I will throw the ball filled with the energy of victory." He also added, "I sincerely hope LG Twins can win the championship this season as well."

Meanwhile, LG Twins had planned to hold the "2026 Summer Holic" summer event during their three-game series against KIA Tigers over the weekend. The schedule included refreshing water activities during games, followed by post-game DJ parties, fireworks displays, and laser shows. Additionally, a Hello Kitty pop-up store was set to operate at Jamsil Student Gymnasium from the 7th to 10 for four days. However, the KBO held an emergency executive committee meeting the previous day (the 6th) with representatives from all 10 team managers, the Korean Professional Baseball Players Association secretary-general, and officials from the Sports Safety Foundation. In response to the ongoing heatwave conditions, they decided to cancel the three-game series from the 7th to 9.

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