'The Ellinies (LG Twins + children) dominated the game.' Starting pitcher Im Chan-kyu (34) took an early lead with a quality start (six or more innings pitched, three or fewer earned runs), and fourth-order batter Moon Jeong-bin (23) sealed the victory with a massive bases-loaded home run.

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'Ellinies (LG Twins + children)' players dominated the game. Starting pitcher Im Chan-kyu (34) took an early lead with a quality start (six or more innings pitched, three or fewer earned runs), and fourth-order batter Moon Jeong-bin (23) sealed the victory with a massive bases-loaded home run.

'On the 18th, LG defeated KT Wiz 9-1 in a regular-season home game at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium as part of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.'

'With this result, third-place LG recorded 59 wins, 1 draw, and 48 losses, while first-place KT recorded 62 wins, 2 draws, and 40 losses.'

'The matchup between next-generation right-handed power hitters representing the KBO League was particularly impressive. KT's Ahn Hyun-min hit a massive home run that nearly cleared the Jamsil Stadium outfield fence with an estimated distance of 145 meters in the bottom of the fourth inning.'

'However, LG had Moon Jeong-bin. First, with LG leading 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning, leadoff batter Hong Chang-gi singled to left field, Shin Min-jae singled to left field, and Park Hae-min executed a sacrifice bunt to create a one-out situation with runners on second and third bases. After Austin Dean drew a walk to load the bases, Moon Jeong-bin stepped up to the plate.'

'Moon Jeong-bin hit So Hyoung-jun's two-seam fastball that drifted toward the center of the plate, sending it over the right-center field fence for a decisive home run. The ball was launched at 171.9 km/h and traveled 121.4 meters — an enormous bases-loaded home run. This was Moon Jeong-bin's 18th home run of the season and his first career grand slam.'

'In the starting pitcher duel, another Ellinie gained the upper hand with experienced pitching. LG's Im Chan-kyu pitched six innings, allowing three hits (one home run), two walks (one walk, one hit-by-pitch), striking out three batters, and surrendering only one earned run to secure his 11th win of the season (with four losses). KT's So Hyoung-jun collapsed after Moon Jeong-bin's home run, pitching five innings, allowing nine hits (one home run), walking one batter, striking out three, and giving up six earned runs to take his second loss of the season (with six wins).'

'LG amassed 11 total hits. Moon Jeong-bin went 2-for-4 with two hits (including one home run), five RBIs, and two runs scored, setting a personal record for most RBIs in a single game. Shin Min-jae, Park Hae-min, and Song Chan-ui each contributed multi-hit performances to help secure the team victory.'

'On this day, KT lined up with Choi Won-jun (center fielder), Kim Hyun-soo (first baseman), Ahn Hyun-min (right fielder), Sam Hilliard (left fielder), Heo Kyung-min (third baseman), Kim Sang-su (second baseman), Kim Min-hyuk (designated hitter), Jo Dae-hyun (catcher), and Jang Jun-won (shortstop). Starting pitcher was So Hyoung-jun.'

'In response, LG lined up with Shin Min-jae (second baseman), Park Hae-min (center fielder), Austin Dean (designated hitter), Moon Jeong-bin (first baseman), Song Chan-ui (left fielder), Oh Ji-hwan (shortstop), Park Dong-won (catcher), Lee Young-bin (third baseman), and Hong Chang-gi (right fielder). Starting pitcher was Im Chan-kyu.'

'LG attacked from the start. In the bottom of the first inning with one out, Park Hae-min and Austin Dean hit consecutive singles to load second and third bases. Song Chan-ui then delivered a two-run single down the left-field line near the shortstop position, putting LG ahead 2-0.'

'KT managed to score one run in the fourth inning thanks to Ahn Hyun-min's home run over the fence, but LG immediately responded with Moon Jeong-bin's bases-loaded home run. In the bottom of the seventh inning, LG added three more runs.'

'Park Hae-min drew a walk followed by a stolen base, achieving 30 stolen bases for the third consecutive year. Moon Jeong-bin hit a two-run double down the left-center field gap to seal the victory, securing a decisive win over KT.'

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