Hanwha fans may be losing interest as Daejeon ballpark records its smallest crowd
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At a glance
- Hanwha Eagles defeated the Doosan Bears 6-1 at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon.
- The game drew 4,989 fewer spectators than the venueโs capacity, its smallest attendance since opening, according to the headline and description.
The Hanwha Eagles won 6-1 against the Doosan Bears at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on Sept. 9, but the game drew attention for the empty seats.
The weather appeared ideal for baseball, yet 4,989 seats went unfilled. The report described the attendance as the lowest since the ballpark opened, prompting questions about whether Hanwha fans were beginning to lose interest.
Hanwha won behind a quality start from Ryu Hyun-jin and home runs by Heo In-seo and Kang Baek-ho.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.