'From two losses to four straight wins': Crown Haite's counterattack, shutout victory over High1 Resort... The curtain rises on a major 3rd-round comeback [PBA Team League]

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Can Crown Haite become the protagonist of a major comeback drama? After starting with two consecutive losses, they are now on a four-game winning streak, shaking up the PBA Team League 3rd-round standings.

On the 15th, Crown Haite defeated High1 Resort with a perfect sweep, 4-0 (11-7, 9-7, 15-9, 9-4), on day six of the 'Welcome Savings Bank PBA Team League Pohang City Tour 2026-2027' tournament held at the indoor gymnasium of Pohang Sports Complex in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Team ace David Martinez (Spain) and Baek Min-ju each secured two victories, leading the team to four straight wins. In the first set, Martinez partnered with Kim Im-kwon to defeat Eddie Levens (Belgium) and Lutfi Chenet (Turkey) 11-7 in six innings. In the second set, Baek Min-ju teamed up with Lim Jeong-sook to narrowly beat Lee Mi-rae and Kang Ji-eun 9-7 in eleven innings, quickly establishing a 2-0 lead in sets.

In the third set, Martinez defeated Chenet 15-9, and in the fourth set, Noh Byung-chan and Baek Min-ju secured a 9-4 victory over Lee Chung-bok in just three innings, completing a dominant win.

After falling into a two-game losing streak early in the 3rd round, Crown Haite has surged to four consecutive wins, climbing to fourth place with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses (12 points). Notably, they have achieved back-to-back 4-0 sweep victories in their last two matches, showcasing peak form.

While High1 Resort dropped to fifth place (4 wins, 2 losses, 11 points) after losing to Crown Haite, the top-tier contenders Hyo-ons, Harim, and Hanacard all secured victories on this day. Crown Haite, which had left a disappointing impression with fourth place in Round 1 and second place in Round 2, is now drawing attention for its successful major comeback in Round 3 and whether it can secure a spot in the postseason.

Hyo-ons fought through a full seven-set battle to defeat Esway 4-3, extending their winning streak to five games. Although they appeared to be cruising to victory after taking the first three sets, Esway managed to win one set by having Seo Hyun-min and Lee Woo-kyung execute a perfect queue (scoring all points in an inning) against Robinson Morales (Colombia) and Kim Ye-eun in just two innings of the fourth set, winning 9-4.

In the fifth set, Mori Yusuke (Japan) defeated Choi Sung-won 11-4 in eight innings, and in the sixth set, Han Ji-eun narrowly beat Kim Se-yeon 9-8 in nine innings, pushing the match to a seventh set. However, in the decisive seventh set, Hyo-ons' Ngo Dinh Nai (Vietnam) defeated Choi Won-jun 11-8 in ten innings, preserving Hyo-ons' winning streak. With two points earned, Hyo-ons maintained their first-place position with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss (14 points).

Harim also defeated Welcome Savings Bank in a full seven-set battle. Trailing 2-3 in sets, Harim staged a dramatic comeback: Park Jeong-hyun beat Choi Hye-mi 9-6 in thirteen innings in the sixth set, and Nguyen Phuong Linh (Vietnam) defeated Kim Jong-won 11-2 in six innings in the seventh set. With a record of 5 wins and 1 loss (12 points), Harim tied Hyo-ons in win-loss record but finished second due to one point less.

Hanacard, which had fallen into a two-game losing streak, defeated Breakers 4-2 and re-entered the championship race. 'Former champion' Kim Ga-young secured two victories, leading her team out of the slump. In the second set, she partnered with Kim Jin-a to defeat Hida Oriie (Japan) and Im Kyung-jin 9-6. Then, in the sixth set, played at a 3-2 set deficit, she defeated Hida 9-4 in twelve innings to close out the match.

Woori Financial Capital defeated NH Nonghyup Card 4-3, extending their winning streak to two games. After NH Nonghyup Card took an early lead, Woori Financial Capital responded, resulting in a back-and-forth contest. In the seventh set, Lee Sang-dae defeated Oh Tae-jun 11-7 in six innings to secure the final victory.

On day seven of the tournament, the 16th, matches will begin at 12:00 PM with Hyo-ons vs. Woori Financial Capital. At 3:00 PM, High1 Resort vs. Hanacard and Esway vs. Harim will follow. At 6:00 PM, NH Nonghyup Card vs. Crown Haite will be played, and at 9:00 PM, Welcome Savings Bank vs. Breakers will take place.

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