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LG sees first place within reach as Ko Woo-seok sparks five-game winning streak

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • LG Twins rallied to beat the Samsung Lions 4-3 at Jamsil and extend their winning streak to five games.
  • The victory followed a three-game sweep of Doosan and moved LG within 3.5 games of second-place Samsung.
  • Ko Woo-seok made a successful return from the United States by recording a one-run save.

LG Twins are beginning to see a path to first place after extending their winning streak to five games with a 4-3 comeback victory over Samsung at Jamsil on the 4th.

The win came after LG swept its three-game series against Doosan. By beating second-place Samsung, LG closed the gap to 3.5 games. The team also benefited from a strong overall performance in both pitching and hitting.

Ko Woo-seok provided the defining moment in his return from the United States, completing a one-run save in his first appearance back. The result gave LG a victory that combined its recent momentum with the impact of a returning relief pitcher.

Starting pitcher Carrasco allowed three runs over six innings. LG manager Yeom Kyoung-yeop praised his players for maintaining their focus in a series of difficult game situations, saying, "Every game has been a tough situation, and I praise the players for their concentration on winning."

Every game has been a tough situation, and I praise the players for their concentration on winning.

· Yeom Kyoung-yeopThe LG manager praised his players after the team's fifth consecutive win.
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