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Lee Min-woo Again? Bullpen's Herculean 3⅓ Innings, 62 Pitches: Who Can Blame the Losing Pitcher? [Oh! Strong Daejeon]
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Lee Min-woo Again? Bullpen's Herculean 3⅓ Innings, 62 Pitches: Who Can Blame the Losing Pitcher? [Oh! Strong Daejeon]

From Chosun Ilbo · (3h ago) Korean Critical tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Hanwha Eagles pitcher Lee Min-woo took the loss despite a strong performance, pitching 3⅓ innings and throwing 62 pitches.
  • The Eagles lost 9-8 to the LG Twins in a close game that went into the 11th inning.
  • Despite Lee's effort, the team could not secure a victory.

In a heartbreaking turn of events at the Hanwha Life Eagles Park, pitcher Lee Min-woo delivered a valiant effort on the mound, yet ultimately shouldered the burden of defeat. Despite throwing an impressive 62 pitches over 3⅓ innings, Lee was unable to prevent the Hanwha Eagles from falling to the LG Twins in a grueling extra-inning battle.

Hanwha Eagles' Lee Min-woo took the loss despite throwing a whopping 62 pitches, who can cast a stone at the losing pitcher?

— OSENHighlighting the pitcher's effort and the unfortunate outcome.

The game, a tense affair that stretched into the 11th inning, saw the Eagles ultimately lose with a final score of 9-8. Lee entered the game as the seventh pitcher for Hanwha and battled valiantly, allowing only five hits, one walk, and striking out one batter while giving up a single earned run. His performance, however, was not enough to tip the scales in his team's favor.

From the perspective of Chosun Ilbo, this game highlights the often-cruel nature of baseball. Lee Min-woo's performance was a display of grit and determination, a true testament to his commitment to the team. Yet, in the end, he is marked with the loss. The question lingers: who can cast blame on a pitcher who gave his all, battling through a significant number of pitches in a crucial game? It's a tough pill to swallow for both the player and the fans who witnessed his dedicated effort.

Hanwha, led by manager Kim Kyung-moon, lost 8-9 to the LG Twins in a home game held at the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon after 11 extra innings.

— OSENProviding the game's final score and context.

This outcome underscores the team's ongoing struggles and the challenges faced by manager Kim Kyung-moon. While individual performances like Lee's deserve recognition, the team's inability to close out tight games remains a significant concern. The focus now shifts to how the Eagles will regroup and address these issues moving forward, hoping to avoid similar outcomes in future matchups.

Lee Min-woo, who took the mound as Hanwha's 7th pitcher of the day, recorded 1 run on 5 hits, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout in 3⅓ innings.

— OSENDetailing Lee Min-woo's pitching statistics for the game.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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