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Hwang Seong-bin's career game powers Lotte Giants to victory
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Hwang Seong-bin's career game powers Lotte Giants to victory

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Hwang Seong-bin of the Lotte Giants delivered a career-best performance with four hits and five RBIs in a 16-5 victory over LG Twins.
  • This marks a new personal record for RBIs in a single game for Hwang, surpassing his previous best of three.
  • Despite his stellar performance, Hwang stated he was unaware of setting new records until after the game, focusing only on helping the team.

Hwang Seong-bin, nicknamed 'Ma-hwang,' delivered a career-defining performance for the Lotte Giants, driving their dominant 16-5 victory against the LG Twins. The outfielder recorded a personal best of four hits and five runs batted in (RBIs) during the game at Jamsil Stadium.

This remarkable offensive output shattered Hwang's previous single-game RBI record, which stood at three. His clutch hitting proved instrumental in securing a decisive win for the Giants, highlighting his significant contribution to the team's success.

Despite the individual accolades and new records, Hwang remained grounded. He revealed that he was unaware of his achievements until after the game concluded. "I only knew about the game after it ended. I just wanted to resolve the situation," Hwang stated, emphasizing his focus on team performance over personal milestones. His humility underscores his dedication to contributing to the team's efforts.

I only knew about the game after it ended. I just wanted to resolve the situation.

— Hwang Seong-binThe Lotte Giants player downplayed his record-breaking performance, stating his focus was on helping the team win.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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