Kwak Bin's gem wasted as Doosan Bears bullpen blows lead in tie

Doosan Bears ace pitcher Kwak Bin delivered a stellar performance on August 11, 2026, striking out 10 batters over six scoreless innings against the Hanwha Eagles. Despite his dominant display, Kwak Bin was denied a potential 10th win of the season due to a late collapse by his team's bullpen.

The Bears held a comfortable 3-0 lead when Kwak Bin exited the game in the seventh inning. However, relief pitchers Kim Jeong-woo and Kim Taek-yeon could not preserve the advantage. Kim Jeong-woo surrendered a solo home run, and Kim Taek-yeon later allowed a two-run homer with a runner on base, ultimately tying the game at 3-3.

This outcome was a bitter disappointment for Kwak Bin, who had outdueled his counterpart, Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yen-cheng of the Hanwha Eagles. Wang Yen-cheng, a key player for Taiwan in the upcoming Asian Games, pitched five innings, giving up three runs. The game's result leaves both pitchers with their win opportunities stalled, though Kwak Bin's performance was widely praised by fans.