Samsung Takes Lead After Explosive Offensive Performance Against LG

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In professional baseball, Samsung has climbed to the top of the standings after defeating LG to extend its winning streak to five games. The team's offense overwhelmed the LG pitching staff.

Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story.

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The first-place LG Twins and second-place Samsung Lions met for the final three-game series of the first half, creating a preview of the Korean Series. LG took the early lead in the fourth inning with a two-run home run by Park Dong-won.

Samsung responded in the fifth inning as Koo Ja-wook hit an RBI single, followed by Choi Hyoung-woo, who drove a double over the third baseman's head to tie the game at 2-2.

Shortly after, an infield hit by Ryu Ji-hyuk led to an error by LG's Shin Min-jae, allowing Samsung to turn the game around and take a 4-2 lead.

With momentum on their side, Samsung saw Choi Hyoung-woo hit an RBI single in the seventh inning, marking a historic milestone as the first player to reach 1,800 career RBIs. Leading 7-2 in the eighth, Diaz hit a two-run homer to seal the victory and thrill the home crowd.

With 15 hits in the game, Samsung extended its winning streak to five, pushing LG down to second place and taking the lead in the standings with no difference in games behind.

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Lotte also secured a big win against KIA, powered by an offense that racked up 18 hits.

Reyes contributed with 4 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs, while Son Seong-bin added 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Starting pitcher Rodriguez earned his fifth win of the season with a dominant performance, allowing only 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 9 batters over 7 innings.

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SSG broke a nine-game losing streak by defeating Doosan, thanks to a two-run, game-winning double by Heredia.

KT, led by starting pitcher So Hyeong-jun who pitched 7 scoreless innings, shut out Kiwoom 3-0. Meanwhile, NC extended its winning streak to three games by defeating Hanwha, fueled by a game-winning three-run home run from Ko Jun-hwi.

Video by Lee Jae-sung
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