Samsung Lions notched their seventh straight victory by rallying past the Lotte Giants 5-4 in a gripping 10-inning contest at Sajik Stadium. Kim Seong-yoon delivered the pivotal blow with a game-tying homer, shattering Hurado’s impressive scoreless streak and propelling Samsung to triumph.
Hurado’s Dominant Outing Falls Short
Hurado anchored Lotte’s mound efforts through seven scoreless innings, allowing just six baserunners while striking out seven. He leaned on a potent strikeout arsenal, highlighted by a devastating slider that generated 77% of his 66 swings-and-misses among 86 total pitches. Fastballs topping 155 km/h, combined with cutters, curveballs, and changeups overwhelmed Samsung hitters early.
Yet, Hurado faltered in the third when consecutive singles forced a tied 3-3 contest. Samsung capitalized on his unraveling, extending the game despite his earlier command.
Kim Seong-yoon Sparks Samsung Rally
Kim Seong-yoon proved decisive, blasting a solo homer in the fourth off a hanging curveball to erase Lotte’s lead. In the top of the first, he crushed a three-run shot, showcasing elite power against top-tier pitching.
His impact peaked in the fifth with a sharp liner off Kim Ji-chan’s cutter, tying the score at 2-2 after a masterful escape. Later, in the eighth, Kim’s timely hits kept pressure on Lotte relievers.
Extra-Innings Drama Unfolds
The game knotted at 3-3 through nine, with both bullpens holding firm. Lotte’s Park Chan-ho snagged a multi-hit shutout inning in the eighth, but Samsung struck back.
In the 10th, Park Se-hyeok’s double-run homer gave Lotte a 5-3 edge, only for Kim Seong-yoon to counter with a two-run gapper, forcing extras. Woo Wan-isung then delivered the walk-off single, scoring the winner after Park Chan-ho’s liner.
Pitching Matchups and Key Stats
Samsung pitchers combined for quality relief, limiting Lotte to three runs despite six walks and high-velocity cutters up to 156 km/h. Hurado’s line: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 7 K. Kim Seong-yoon finished 4-for-6 with two homers, two RBIs, one double, and a homer in relief situations.
The win halts Lotte’s skid, but Samsung’s momentum surges into the next series.
