'Another 8-0' This time, they didn't collapse! LG washes away the nightmare of a 9-0 comeback loss by crushing Hanwha 12-3... Surpassing KIA to reclaim third place [Daejeon On-site Review]

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The LG Twins overcame the trauma of losing a 9-0 lead and suffering a comeback loss two days ago, led by veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco (39).

On the 23rd, LG defeated the Hanwha Eagles 12-3 in an away game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ball Park as part of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular season.

With this result, LG improved to 61 wins, 1 tie, and 50 losses, moving into third place by half a game over the KIA Tigers, who lost after surrendering a bases-loaded walk-off home run on the same day. Hanwha remained in seventh place with 49 wins, 3 ties, and 57 losses.

LG has overcome the nightmare from two days ago. In the first inning, Moon Jung-bin hit a home run, and in the second, Song Chan-ui launched a three-run shot to left field, giving LG an 8-0 lead before the third inning ended. However, a crisis struck in the third. Two hit-by-pitches and an error combined to create a bases-loaded situation with one out. Carrasco surrendered consecutive sacrifice flies to Moon Hyun-bin and Han Ji-yoon, allowing three runs and seemingly reviving the trauma.

But Carrasco retired Noh Si-hwan on three pitches for a strikeout and got Chae Eun-seong to ground out to shortstop, ending the third inning. He then found his rhythm and achieved a quality start (six or more innings pitched with three or fewer earned runs), securing his second win of the season (one loss).

Hanwha struggled as starter Park Jun-young collapsed early, allowing 8 runs on 3 hits (2 home runs) in just 1⅓ innings, while walking 5 batters and striking out 1. Moon Hyun-bin was active with 3 hits in 4 at-bats and 1 RBI, but the rest of the lineup managed only 4 hits total.

LG showed greater focus in their batting order. Song Chan-ui went 2-for-4 with a home run, 1 walk, 4 RBIs, and 2 runs scored; Moon Bo-kyung was 2-for-5 with 1 RBI and 1 run; and Moon Jung-bin went 1-for-4 with a home run, 3 RBIs, and 1 run. Leadoff hitter Shin Min-jae also contributed with 2 hits in 4 at-bats, 2 runs, and 1 walk, helping to offset early defensive errors.

On this day, LG lined up Shin Min-jae (second baseman), Park Hae-min (center fielder), Austin Dean (first baseman), Song Chan-ui (left fielder), Moon Bo-kyung (third baseman), Moon Jung-bin (designated hitter), Koo Bon-hyuk (shortstop), Lee Ju-heon (catcher), and Hong Chang-gi (right fielder). The starting pitcher was Carlos Carrasco.

Hanwha countered with Kim Tae-yeon (right fielder), Moon Hyun-bin (center fielder), Han Ji-yoon (left fielder), Kang Baek-ho (designated hitter), Noh Si-hwan (third baseman), Chae Eun-seong (first baseman), Heo In-seo (catcher), Lee Do-yoon (second baseman), and Park Jung-hyun (shortstop). Their starting pitcher was right-handed Park Jun-young, born in 2003.

LG scored in the first inning of two consecutive games. With one out in the top of the first, Park Hae-min and Song Chan-ui reached base on walks, creating a bases-loaded opportunity with two outs. Moon Bo-kyung then hit a sacrifice double to left field for an RBI, taking the lead. Following him, Moon Jung-bin crushed Park Jun-young's first-pitch forkball over the left-field fence. The ball, traveling at 163 km/h, covered a distance of 120 meters and became a three-run home run. This was Moon Jung-bin's 15th home run of the season.

LG continued to score in the second inning. Leadoff hitter Lee Ju-heon reached base on a hit-by-pitch, followed by Shin Min-jae's walk and a wild pitch, creating a bases-loaded situation with two outs. Park Hae-min then hit a deep fly ball to center field, allowing Lee Ju-heon to score.

Song Chan-ui did not miss the opportunity when Park Jun-young threw an off-center fifth pitch in a 3-ball-1-strike count. The ball Song hit flew 125 meters and lodged in the upper left stands. This was Song Chan-ui's 12th home run of the season, with a launch speed of 175 km/h. LG extended their lead to 8-0.

However, Hanwha's lineup, which had overturned a 0-9 deficit two days ago, ignited again. In the bottom of the third, leadoff hitter Heo In-seo reached base on a hit-by-pitch. Lee Do-yoon's well-hit ball was caught by LG center fielder Park Hae-min with a diving effort, but Park Jung-hyun survived due to Shin Min-jae's fielding error. Kim Tae-yeon then reached base on another hit-by-pitch, loading the bases. Moon Hyun-bin crushed the first pitch for a sacrifice single to left field, scoring one run. Han Ji-yoon followed with a two-run sacrifice single to center after a full count, narrowing the gap further.

Koo Bon-hyuk failed to field Kang Baek-ho's ground ball cleanly, loading the bases once again. However, Carrasco retired Noh Si-hwan on three pitches for a strikeout and got Chae Eun-seong to ground out to shortstop, ending the third inning.

LG tried to extend their lead further. With an 8-3 advantage in the top of the fourth, Hong Chang-gi reached base on a walk after a full count. Shin Min-jae successfully bunted for a hit, and Park Hae-min executed a sacrifice bunt to create a bases-loaded situation with one out. Austin then targeted an inside fastball and hit it toward left field for a sacrifice fly RBI, extending LG's lead to 9-3.

Carrasco regained his composure, dampening Hanwha's comeback momentum. Meanwhile, in the top of the eighth with one out, Park Dong-won hit a double to right-center, Hong Chang-gi walked, and Shin Min-jae singled to left field, loading the bases. Park Hae-min and Austin then hit consecutive sacrifice flies for RBIs, widening the gap. When Song Chan-ui grounded out, no double play was turned, allowing Shin Min-jae to score from third base, making it 12 runs.

John Kennedy, Kim Young-woo, and Son Ju-young then entered the game in succession, each pitching a scoreless inning to secure the victory.

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