'Three RBIs including consecutive at-bats' Austin's one-man show! LG escapes four-game losing streak with a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Samsung, who were without Koo Ja-wook → [Daegu On-site Review]

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LG Twins broke through their four-game losing streak by defeating the Samsung Lions.

On the 12th, LG secured a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Samsung in an away game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park during the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.' They overturned a 0-2 deficit and escaped the four-game losing streak that had begun with their match against Samsung on the 5th at Jamsil. Meanwhile, Samsung failed to carry forward the momentum from their victory over Kiwoom Heroes the previous day (the 11th).

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 (designated hitter), Cheon Seong-ho (right fielder), Koo Bon-hyuk (third baseman), Oh Ji-hwan (shortstop), and Lee Ju-heon (catcher). The starting pitcher was Tollhurst.

Samsung countered with Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Diaz (first baseman), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Kim Sung-yoon (right fielder), Kim Young-woong (third baseman), and Kim Heon-gon (left fielder) in the lineup. The starting pitcher for Samsung was Huroda.

Samsung took the early lead. In the bottom of the second inning with one out and no runners on base, Ryu Ji-hyuk created an opportunity with a ground ball to shortstop followed by a stolen base. Then, with a 3-ball, 1-strike count, Kang Min-ho connected with Tollhurst's fifth pitch—a 151 km/h inside low fastball—and launched a two-run home run over the left-field fence, traveling 113 meters (his 11th of the season). Samsung instantly took a 2-0 lead.

However, LG quickly responded to level the score. The key player was Austin Dean. In the top of the third inning with two outs and no runners on base, Austin hit Huroda's second pitch—a 145 km/h high fastball in the middle—pulling it over the left-center field fence for a 120-meter solo home run (his 37th of the season), igniting the comeback.

Austin's bat remained hot. In the top of the fifth inning with one out and no runners on base, he hit Huroda's fifth pitch—a 133 km/h outside low curveball—over the right-field fence for a solo home run (his 38th of the season, traveling 114 meters). With Austin hitting back-to-back solo home runs, LG immediately restored the tie at 2-2.

Samsung regained the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. Leadoff batter Kang Min-ho opened with a hit to center field. When Kim Sung-yoon grounded to the second baseman, LG's second baseman Shin Min-jae committed an error on the play. During that time, Kang Min-ho advanced to third base, creating a bases-empty opportunity with no outs and runners on first and third.

Samsung brought in pinch hitter Park Seung-gyu to replace Kim Young-woong. Park's ground ball resulted in a double play to second base, quickly recording two outs, but Kang Min-ho scored from third base, giving Samsung a 3-2 lead once again.

LG immediately turned the game around in the top of the eighth inning. After one out, substitute batter Park Dong-won hit a double to left-center field, followed by a walk from Shin Min-jae and a single to right field from Park Hae-min, loading the bases. Austin then delivered a two-run single to center field, tying the game at 3-3. With one out and bases loaded, Song Chan-ui grounded to the third baseman, allowing runner Shin Min-jae to score from third base, giving LG a 4-3 comeback victory.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, reliever Kennedy held the line for one scoreless inning, preserving the lead. In the bottom of the ninth, Son Ju-young took the mound and completely shut down the Samsung lineup to secure the team's victory. Amidst Austin Dean's standout performance—three RBIs including back-to-back home runs—LG sealed a 4-3 win. Meanwhile, Samsung painfully felt the absence of key hitter Koo Ja-wook, who was sidelined due to stomach issues during that day's practice at crucial moments.

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