KT Wiz Rolls to 6th Straight Win, Extends KBO Lead

KT Wiz continued their dominant run in the KBO League, securing their sixth consecutive victory with a resounding 12-1 defeat of the Hanwha Eagles. This win further cemented their hold on first place in the standings. KT has been on a remarkable surge in the second half of the season, boasting a 12-1-1 record in their last 14 games.

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We have been playing with great momentum in the second half of the season.

The offensive firepower of KT was on full display. They broke open a close 1-0 game in the sixth inning by scoring seven runs, effectively sealing the win. Key hits included a three-run homer by Kim Hyun-soo and a two-run blast by Sam Hilliard, which crushed any hope of a Hanwha comeback. Jang Jun-won also contributed significantly with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, capping off a powerful offensive performance. Kim Hyun-soo also achieved a personal milestone, becoming the fourth player in KBO history to reach 4,000 career total bases.

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Ko Young-pyo pitched exceptionally well today, giving us a strong start.

On the pitching front, KT's starter Ko Young-pyo delivered an outstanding performance, throwing seven scoreless innings and allowing only six hits. He earned his ninth win of the season and extended his scoreless streak to 20 innings. In contrast, Hanwha's starter Owen White struggled, giving up four runs in 5⅔ innings, resulting in his seventh loss.

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It was a tough loss, and we need to regroup.

In other games, the Doosan Bears defeated the LG Twins 8-3, extending their winning streak to three games and closing the gap on third-place LG. The Lotte Giants also ended their three-game losing skid by defeating the Samsung Lions 10-7 in a high-scoring affair. The Kiwoom Heroes secured a 5-3 victory over the SSG Landers.

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Ending the losing streak was important for us.