'6th place secured → 2027 season opener at home!' Lee Seung-yong: "Confirmed the possibility of Lee Ro-won as a starter; we will compete in the postseason in Incheon next year"

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The SSG Landers decorated their final home game with a satisfying victory, officially securing 6th place in the regular season standings.

On the 9th, SSG defeated the Samsung Lions 3-1 in their final home game of the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League' regular season at Incheon SSG Landers Field. Riding a two-game winning streak, SSG concluded their final match before home fans with a pleasant win, while Samsung fell into a two-game losing streak.

In particular, with this victory that secured 6th place, SSG will be able to play the opening game of the 2027 season at home in Incheon. Since the 2027 season will be the final year played at SSG Landers Field before the move to the Cheongna Dome Stadium, securing a home opener to announce the start of the season is an even more meaningful achievement for the team and its fans.

On the pitcher's mound, starter Lee Ro-won's outstanding performance shone brightly. Lee pitched 6 innings, allowing 5 hits, striking out 7, and giving up 1 run in a tight game, securing his 8th win of the season. Following Mun Seung-won, who shut down a crisis, Jeon Young-jun and closer Jo Byung-hyun each shut down the remaining innings with 1 scoreless inning, firmly protecting the team's victory.

In the batting lineup, Choi Ji-hoon achieved a 100% on-base percentage with 3 hits in 3 at-bats, 1 walk, and 1 run scored, perfectly fulfilling his role as an offensive vanguard. Han Yu-seom also led the team's offense with a power display of 2 hits (including 1 home run) in 4 at-bats.

After the game, SSG Manager Lee Seung-yong did not hold back praise for young pitcher Lee Ro-won, who delivered an excellent performance. Manager Lee stated, "It was a game that impressed everyone with the fact that Lee Ro-won is now more suited as a starting pitcher than a relief pitcher," and highly evaluated him by adding, "If we prepare thoroughly during the offseason, we could see the possibility of him securing a spot in the starting rotation next season."

He also did not forget to acknowledge the contributions of the bullpen that provided solid support. Manager Lee said, "Mun Seung-won, Jeon Young-jun, and Jo Byung-hyun, who took the mound in crisis situations, each performed their roles well to protect the team's victory," and expressed gratitude by noting, "In particular, it is even more meaningful that they protected Ro-won's first home game win as a starter, having worked hard together in the bullpen."

He then gave a thumbs-up to the performance of the batting lineup. Manager Lee Seung-yong pointed out, "In the batting lineup, Choi Ji-hoon led the offense by getting on base in every at-bat with 3 hits, and Han Yu-seom also contributed to the victory by recording two extra-base hits."

Finally, Manager Lee Seung-yong conveyed both gratitude and apology to the Incheon fans who sent warm support throughout this year. Manager Lee said, "I sincerely thank the fans who filled the stands with passionate cheering at the season's final home game," and bowed his head, stating, "Although we were able to play the next season's home opener in Incheon thanks to our second-half turnaround and today's victory, I am truly sorry for showing a performance that did not meet your expectations this season."

He then reaffirmed his firm resolve, saying, "Next year, which will be our final season at Landers Field, we will definitely return as a stronger team so that we can compete in the postseason in Incheon."

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