'Yeo Ha-jun pitched 5⅔ scoreless innings; Lee Seung-woo hit a game-winning three-run home run' U-12 Baseball National Team defeats China 4-0 to win bronze medal... Secures qualification for the 2027 World Youth Baseball Championship

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Young talents who will carry the future of Korean baseball defeated China to win the bronze medal.

The South Korean U-12 (Under-12) baseball national team defeated China 4-0 in the bronze medal match of the 12th Asian Youth Baseball Tournament (U-12), finishing third overall and securing the bronze medal.

Starting pitcher Yeo Ha-jun (Bucheon Buk Elementary School) took the mound, relying on his powerful fastball and precise control to pitch 5⅔ scoreless innings against the Chinese lineup, allowing no hits and recording seven strikeouts.

In the top of the fifth inning, with the game tightly contested, a walk by Chae Tae-min (Bucheon Buk Elementary School) followed by a bunt single from Kim Si-on (Suchang Elementary School) created a two-out, bases-loaded opportunity. Lee Seung-woo, batting second, then hit a three-run home run over the center field fence, instantly taking a 3-0 lead.

The momentum Lee Eo-gan (CEO) team extended their lead in the top of the sixth inning with an RBI single by Kim Yul (Suyeong Elementary School), adding one more run to secure a 4-0 victory.

With this win, South Korea finished third overall in the tournament and claimed the bronze medal. Additionally, they secured qualification for the 2027 World Youth Baseball Championship to be held in Taiwan, concluding the event meaningfully.

Furthermore, Sung Seo-jun (Namdo Elementary School) was selected as a relief pitcher on the tournament All-Star Team, while Yeo Ha-jun was chosen at third baseman, earning individual honors.

After completing all tournament schedules, the team Ma Chin (CEO) will return to Incheon Airport Terminal 2 via OZ360 flight on August 16.

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