League-leading LG extended its winning streak to five games after defeating Samsung, powered by a decisive 22nd home run of the season from home run leader Austin.
With the game tied at 0-0 in the fourth inning, Austin broke the deadlock with a single swing, living up to his status as the league's top home run hitter.
He connected on a sweeper from Samsung's O'Rourke, pulling it for a go-ahead solo home run.
This was his 22nd home run of the season, extending his lead over second-place Kim Do-young to two, and he became the first player this season to hit a home run against every team in the league.
With starting pitcher Tollhurst also delivering a stellar performance, pitching six scoreless innings, the league-leading LG defeated Samsung 2-0 to secure their fifth consecutive victory.
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Lotte secured a 5-3 comeback victory over NC, extending their winning streak to seven games.
Trailing 3-2 in the eighth inning with two outs and the bases loaded, Na Seung-yeop hit a two-run go-ahead single, and the team added another run following an opponent's throwing error to seal the win.
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KIA extended their winning streak to three games after defeating Kiwoom, led by star hitter Kim Do-young, who recorded three RBIs with two doubles.
(Video Editing: Park Ki-deok)
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