In a gripping 10-inning battle at Incheon SSG Landers Field, the Lotte Giants clinched a 10-7 victory over the SSG Landers with a dramatic walk-off hit, extending their winning streak.
Ro Kis Delivers Ace Performance
Lotte starter Ro Kis showcased masterful control, preventing any home runs and stifling SSG’s potent lineup. He struck out key batters and induced weak contact, holding the Landers scoreless through multiple frames despite early threats.
In the first inning, Ro Kis navigated a leadoff single by retiring the next hitters efficiently. Following Choi Joo-hwan’s walk in the second, he stranded the runner. By the fourth, SSG loaded the bases with two outs, but Ro Kis escaped with a crucial out, preserving the shutout.
SSG Battles Back with Timely Hits
SSG mounted pressure in the sixth with a big inning, capitalizing on a passed ball and errors. A hot-hitting tackler connected for a two-run single to Rayes, but Lotte’s defense recovered to limit further damage.
The Landers tied the game against reliever No Jin-hyuk, scoring four runs including two on Son Sung-bin’s RBI hits. Lotte responded immediately with back-to-back homers, keeping the contest alive.
Extra-Inning Drama Unfolds
Through seven innings, SSG starter Park Se-woong delivered a gem, striking out batters and escaping jams, but Lotte capitalized late. In the bottom of the seventh, Jung Joon-jae and An Sang-hyun delivered key hits off Park.
Lotte took the lead in the eighth with Choi Jeong’s bunt single and a massive two-run homer by Eric, but SSG equalized. The ninth saw Park Bing-hoang’s sacrifice fly, positioning Choi Joon-yong as the go-ahead run, yet SSG held firm.
Walk-Off Heroics Seal the Win
In the 10th, Lotte loaded the bases against Choi Jun-yong. Manager Kim Won-jung’s bold pinch-hitting call paid off as Eric crushed a two-run double, but SSG tied it once more. Park Se-woong re-entered and faltered, allowing the Giants to rally.
Jang Doo-sung’s clutch hit in the 10th delivered the winning run, erupting the home crowd. Ro Kis earned the win with his dominant outing, limiting damage despite SSG’s 10 hits.
Lotte’s resilience shone through multiple mound crises, with Kim Min’s steady relief and timely offense proving decisive. SSG’s Park Se-woong logged 10 frames but couldn’t overcome the late surge, highlighting Lotte’s depth in a hard-fought victory.
