Kiwoom Heroes end 10-game skid with win over NC Dinos

The Kiwoom Heroes snapped their 10-game losing streak, the longest in franchise history, with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the NC Dinos on Wednesday.

Veteran pitcher Ha Young-min was the star of the game, delivering a masterful performance on the mound. He pitched seven innings, allowing just one earned run on one hit, with three walks and seven strikeouts. This win marks Ha's first starting pitcher victory since April 25.

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Ha Young-min pitched perfectly. He pitched for many innings and fulfilled his role as a starter.

The decisive blow came in the seventh inning when An Chi-hong, a seasoned hitter, launched a solo home run to left field off NC reliever Jeon Sa-min, breaking a 1-1 tie. The lead was extended in the ninth inning by a solo blast from Hiura.

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The veteran pitcher's strong performance awakened the team's will to win.

Kiwoom manager Son Jong-hoon praised Ha's "perfect pitching" and credited the veteran's effort for igniting the team's will to win. He also highlighted the clutch hitting from Choo Chae-hyun, An Chi-hong, and Hiura, as well as solid defense from the entire infield, including Seo Geon-chang.

In other KBO action, the league-leading LG Twins narrowly defeated the Lotte Giants 8-7, powered by Austin Dean's grand slam. The Samsung Lions climbed to second place with a 4-3 win over the KT Wiz, extending their winning streak to three games. The Hanwha Eagles beat the SSG Landers 8-1, while the Doosan Bears secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the KIA Tigers 8-1.

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Against strong pitchers, Choo Chae-hyun, An Chi-hong, and Hiura hit home runs at crucial moments, playing decisive roles.