LG Twins Extend Lead, Doosan Bears Climb to Fifth in KBO

The LG Twins solidified their lead in the KBO league standings with a 6-1 victory over the Lotte Giants. Pitcher Im Chan-kyu was instrumental in the win, delivering a strong performance over seven innings, allowing only one run and securing his seventh win of the season.

Im Chan-kyu, who has found consistency since May, extended his personal winning streak to seven games. Despite facing a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning, he limited the damage, allowing only one run. The LG offense came alive in the later innings, with key hits from Moon Bo-kyung, Hong Chang-ki, and Shin Min-jae driving in runs to secure the victory.

In other games, the Doosan Bears climbed to fifth place after an 8-1 triumph against the KIA Tigers. Yang Eui-ji hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and pitcher Kwak Bin earned his fifth win, allowing one run over six innings. The Kiwoom Heroes completed a three-game sweep of the Hanwha Eagles with a tight 3-2 win, while the Lotte Giants fell to last place in the standings.