Hanwha Eagles End Losing Streak, Pitcher Reaches Historic 10 Wins

The Hanwha Eagles secured a crucial 4-1 victory over the Samsung Lions, snapping their three-game losing streak and continuing their pursuit of fifth place in the KBO League standings. The win improved Hanwha's season record to 47 wins, 3 draws, and 49 losses.

A pivotal performance came from starting pitcher Wang Yan-cheng, who delivered a stellar outing, pitching six scoreless innings. He allowed only three hits and struck out seven batters, earning his 10th win of the season against four losses. This achievement marks a historic moment as Wang becomes the first Asian quarter player in the KBO League to reach double-digit wins, also placing him in a tie for the league lead in victories.

Despite managing only five hits, the Hanwha Eagles capitalized on eight walks to score their runs. Meanwhile, Samsung's starting pitcher Yang Chang-seop, who boasts the highest win rate among Samsung starters, struggled, giving up three runs on two hits and six walks over 4⅔ innings, resulting in his eighth loss of the season. The loss prevented Samsung from narrowing the gap with league leaders KT Wiz, as they remain behind in the race for the top position.