Eagles' Lee Min-woo escapes bases-loaded jam

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Lee Min-woo successfully ended a dangerous situation in the top of the ninth inning against the Samsung Lions on June 19, 2026. The game, held at Hanwha Life Insurance Eagles Park in Daejeon, saw the Eagles struggling with a six-game losing streak, while the Lions were on a roll with five consecutive wins.

With the bases loaded and two outs, Lee Min-woo induced a foul fly ball from Samsung batter Koo Ja-wook, which was caught by the catcher. This crucial out prevented the Samsung Lions from adding to their score and potentially widening their lead in a tense moment of the game.

The match featured Hanwha's Park Jun-young and Samsung's Ariel Jurado as starting pitchers. Lee Min-woo's timely performance provided a brief respite for the Eagles amidst their difficult run of form, highlighting the importance of clutch pitching in preventing further damage when facing a strong opponent.