KT Wiz Extends Winning Streak to Six with Dominant 12-1 Victory

KT Wiz continued their impressive winning streak, capturing their sixth consecutive victory by decisively defeating the Hanwha Eagles 12-1. This dominant performance further solidified their first-place position in the KBO League standings. The team has shown remarkable form in the second half of the season, accumulating 12 wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last 14 games.

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We are playing with great confidence and momentum right now.

The offensive onslaught from KT began in earnest during the sixth inning, where they scored seven runs to break the game open. The offensive firepower included a three-run home run by Kim Hyun-soo and a two-run shot by Sam Hilliard, effectively ending Hanwha's hopes of a comeback. Jang Jun-won added a decisive three-run homer in the seventh inning, capping off a powerful display. Notably, Kim Hyun-soo also reached a significant career milestone, becoming the fourth player in KBO history to achieve 4,000 career total bases.

Pitcher Ko Young-pyo was instrumental in KT's victory, delivering a stellar performance on the mound. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only six hits and no walks. This outing earned him his ninth win of the season and extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings. In stark contrast, Hanwha's starting pitcher, Owen White, struggled, conceding four runs in 5⅔ innings, marking his seventh loss of the season.

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Ko Young-pyo gave us a fantastic start today. His pitching was key.

The victory places KT in a strong position as they aim to maintain their lead throughout the remainder of the season. The Hanwha Eagles, meanwhile, face a challenging period as they fall further behind in the standings after their third consecutive loss.

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It's great to contribute to the team's success with home runs.