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Kiwoom Heroes sweep Hanwha Eagles for first time in 798 days, powered by Won Sung-joon's clutch hits

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kiwoom Heroes swept a three-game series against the Hanwha Eagles for the first time in 798 days, winning the final game 3-2.
  • Won Sung-joon was the hero for Kiwoom, delivering a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning after hitting a go-ahead RBI single the previous day.
  • Kiwoom's closer Yuto Kanekubo secured the save in the ninth inning, despite facing a bases-loaded, no-out situation, preserving the victory.

The Kiwoom Heroes have achieved a significant victory, sweeping a three-game series against the Hanwha Eagles for the first time in 798 days. The Heroes clinched the series with a narrow 3-2 win in the final game at Gocheok Sky Dome on June 14.

The decisive moment came in the bottom of the eighth inning with two outs and a runner on second base. Kiwoom's slugger Won Sung-joon delivered a clutch hit, driving in the go-ahead run with a single to left-center field. This performance followed his crucial RBI single in the seventh inning of the previous day's game, solidifying his role as the team's offensive catalyst.

He hit a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth with two outs and a runner on second.

— Article NarrationDescribing Won Sung-joon's decisive hit in the final game of the series.

Kiwoom's bullpen also played a vital role in securing the win. Closer Yuto Kanekubo entered the ninth inning with the Eagles threatening, facing a bases-loaded, no-out situation. However, Kanekubo managed to hold the Eagles scoreless, earning his 11th save of the season and preserving the hard-fought victory for his team.

He hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning with two outs and runners on first and second the previous day.

— Article NarrationHighlighting Won Sung-joon's clutch performance in the preceding game.

While Kiwoom's offense was led by Won Sung-joon's timely hitting, the team's pitching staff also contributed significantly. Starting pitcher Kenny Rosenberg, though not factoring into the decision, pitched five innings, allowing four hits, including one home run, and striking out six batters while giving up two runs. The strong pitching performance laid the foundation for the Heroes' victory.

For the Hanwha Eagles, this series marks a continued struggle against Kiwoom's pitching. Unable to generate much offense against Kiwoom's starters An Woo-jin, Raul Alcantara, and Rosenberg over the three games, the Eagles managed to score only six runs in total. This series sweep extends Hanwha's losing streak against Kiwoom, highlighting their difficulties in overcoming their opponents.

Closer Yuto Kanekubo did not allow a single run in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and one out, preserving the team's victory.

— Article NarrationDetailing Kanekubo's successful save in a high-pressure situation.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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