Han Dong-hee Hits Game-Tying Two-Run Homer... Lotte Breaks Six-Game Losing Streak with Win Over Samsung

The Lotte Giants have finally managed to break out of their long-standing losing streak.

Lotte secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against the Samsung Lions in an away match of the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.

With this win, Lotte snapped its recent six-game losing streak.

Samsung took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when Koo Ja-wook hit a triple to right-center and crossed home plate on Choi Hyoung-woo's sacrifice fly.

In the fifth inning, with no outs and a runner on first, Samsung added another run following Kang Min-ho's double and an opponent's error.

Trailing behind, Lotte leveled the score with a single blow.

In the top of the sixth, Han Dong-hee blasted a two-run home run to right field off Samsung starting pitcher Won Tae-in, instantly tying the game at 2-2.

In the top of the eighth, Hwang Seong-bin opened the door with a triple to right-center, and Na Seung-yeop hit an RBI single to right-center to turn the game around to 3-2.

In the bottom of the ninth, Samsung created a chance with one out and runners on first and second following hits by Choi Hyoung-woo and Lewin Díaz, but failed to produce a timely hit.

Samsung suffered a setback after enjoying a seven-game winning streak.

Lotte starting pitcher Jeremy Beasley pitched through seven innings, racking up nine strikeouts while allowing just three hits and two runs to earn the win.

(Photo courtesy of Lotte Giants, Yonhap News)
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