'1st-place Samsung's power is insane' '0:4→5:4→10:4' Showed dominance at the top against LG! Six wins of the season after 'return' [Jamsil On-site Review]

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The Samsung Lions secured a winning series against the LG Twins, firmly holding onto first place.

Samsung achieved a comeback victory with a 10-4 score in an away game against LG at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 6th as part of the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.' Although they fell behind 0-4 after allowing four runs in the first inning, Samsung used their powerful offense to turn the game around and secure the win.

With this victory, Samsung achieved a winning series with two consecutive wins, maintaining sole possession of first place. LG suffered two consecutive losses following a five-game winning streak.

Samsung fielded its starting lineup in the order: Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Park Seung-kyu (right fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Lewin Diaz (first baseman), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Jeon Byung-woo (third baseman), and Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop). The starting pitcher was Huarado, making his return after approximately two months.

LG countered with a lineup consisting of Shin Min-jae (second baseman), Park Hae-min (center fielder), Austin (designated hitter), Song Chan-ui (left fielder), Cheon Seong-ho (first baseman), Hong Chang-ki (right fielder), Koo Bon-hyuk (third baseman), Oh Ji-hwan (shortstop), and Park Dong-won (catcher). Starting pitcher Im Chan-gyu took the mound.

From the first inning, LG attacked Huarado. Leadoff batter Shin Min-jae hit a double to center-left field, followed by consecutive hits from Park Hae-min, quickly creating a bases-loaded opportunity with no outs. Austin immediately drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly to left field. Song Chan-ui then added a single to left field, maintaining the bases-loaded situation with no outs.

Although Cheon Seong-ho was subsequently struck out, Hong Chang-ki hit a foul fly to left field, bringing home runner Park Hae-min from third base to extend the lead by one run. Riding this momentum, LG completed a big inning in the first with two outs and runners on first and second when Koo Bon-hyuk hit a two-run double that cleared the left-field fence, scoring four runs in total. LG led 4-0.

Samsung began its comeback from the fourth inning. Leadoff batter Park Seung-kyu hit a single to right field, followed by a single to left field from Koo Ja-wook, creating a bases-loaded opportunity with no outs. Choi Hyung-woo was retired on a fly ball to left field, but the runners advanced one base each, setting up a scoring chance with one out and runners on second and third. Diaz immediately tied the game by hitting a two-run single to center field.

By the end of the fifth inning, Samsung had turned the game around. Leadoff batter Lee Jae-hyun drew a walk, followed by a bunt single from Kim Ji-chan and an error by the opposing third baseman, creating a bases-loaded opportunity with no outs. Although Park Seung-kyu was retired on a ground ball to shortstop, Koo Ja-wook hit a two-run single to right field, instantly tying the game. The focus continued even after Choi Hyung-woo was retired on a fly ball to right field. With two outs and a runner on first, Diaz hit a go-ahead double down the left-center gap, successfully taking a 5-4 lead.

Samsung extended its lead further in the sixth inning. After Kang Min-ho singled as the leadoff batter and Jeon Byung-woo executed a sacrifice bunt to create a runner on second with one out, Lee Jae-hyun drew a straight walk. When LG replaced the pitcher with Kennedy, Kim Ji-chan hit a ground ball to shortstop, resulting in two outs and runners on first and third. Kim Ji-chan immediately stole second base, advancing to a bases-loaded situation with two outs. Park Seung-kyu then hit a two-run single to right field, widening the gap to 7-4.

In the top of the seventh inning, Samsung essentially sealed the game. After Choi Hyung-woo doubled and Diaz grounded out to create a runner on third with one out, Ryu Ji-hyuk drew a walk and a wild pitch brought runners to second and third. With bases loaded following Kang Min-ho's walk, Samsung easily added two runs through Jeon Byung-woo's bases-loaded walk on a full count and Lee Jae-hyun being hit by a pitch. The 10-4 victory was completed with Young-woong Kim's solo home run in the top of the ninth inning.

Samsung starter Huarado earned his sixth win of the season, pitching 5⅔ innings with six hits allowed, three strikeouts, one walk, and four earned runs. Samsung brought in its reliable bullpen trio of Satoshi, Kim Tae-hoon, and Lee Seung-min to close out the game. In contrast, LG starter Im Chan-gyu took his fifth loss of the season after pitching 5⅓ innings with nine hits allowed, two walks, one strikeout, and seven earned runs.

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