“National Team” Cho Hyeong-woo Records 2 RBIs, Jeong Jun-jae Delivers Walk-off Hit → Manager Pleased: “They Have Grown Even More” [Incheon On-site]

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“They have grown even more since returning from national team duty.”

Lee Sung-yong (55), manager of the SSG Landers, praised Cho Hyeong-woo (24) and Jeong Jun-jae (23), who led a dramatic comeback victory.

Following a 4-3 comeback win against the LG Twins at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 30th, Manager Lee stated through the team, “Even in a situation where we were trailing until the ninth inning, all players showed focus and determination not to give up until the end and to win.” He added, “I would like to praise Cho Hyeong-woo, who hit a two-run RBI single that kept the hope of a comeback alive, and Jeong Jun-jae, who did not miss the final opportunity and delivered a walk-off hit. I am proud to see the two players, who have returned from national team duty, display even greater growth.”

On this day, SSG was trailing 0-3 through the top of the ninth inning, facing a likely defeat. However, against opposing closer Son Ju-young, they secured a bases-loaded opportunity with one out thanks to singles by Jeon Ui-san, Go Myung-jun, and Choi Ji-hoon. After Cho Hyeong-woo’s left-field single brought them within two runs, a wild pitch by Son Ju-young during Park Sung-han’s at-bat tied the game at 3-3. With two outs and runners on first and second, Jeong Jun-jae hit a walk-off single to center-left field, sealing the dramatic comeback victory.

Cho Hyeong-woo and Jeong Jun-jae competed as members of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games national team, contributing to Korean baseball’s fifth consecutive gold medal. After returning home on the 28th and resting for one day, they played their first game back on this day, with Cho Hyeong-woo starting as the number eight hitter and catcher, and Jeong Jun-jae as the number two hitter and second baseman. Cho Hyeong-woo went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, while Jeong Jun-jae also went 2-for-4 with one RBI.

Manager Lee Sung-yong encouraged starting pitcher Kim Gun-woo (24), who allowed three hits, struck out nine batters, and gave up two runs over five innings, saying, “He showed good pitching, but it is a pity that he did not reach 10 wins. I hope he prepares well until his next start to achieve the meaningful record of 10 wins in his debut season.” He continued, “I sincerely thank all fans who supported our team without giving up until the end. We will prepare well for tomorrow’s game as well and repay your enthusiastic support with a good performance.”

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