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Lotte Giants Beat Hanwha Eagles 9-3 in 4-Hour Slugfest, Set Team Hit Record
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Lotte Giants Beat Hanwha Eagles 9-3 in 4-Hour Slugfest, Set Team Hit Record

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Lotte Giants defeated the Hanwha Eagles 9-3 after a lengthy baseball game that lasted over four hours.
  • Despite issuing nine walks and hitting a batter, the Giants' offense produced hits from all nine starting players, setting a team record for hits in a season.
  • The game, which began at 6:30 PM, concluded at 10:35 PM, highlighting a hard-fought contest.

The Lotte Giants secured a hard-fought 9-3 victory over the Hanwha Eagles in a marathon baseball game that stretched over four hours. The contest, which began at 6:30 PM, finally concluded at 10:35 PM, underscoring the intense nature of the matchup.

Despite a shaky performance from the pitching staff, which issued nine free passes including eight walks and one hit-by-pitch, the Giants' offense proved unstoppable. The team achieved a significant milestone by recording hits from all nine starting players, a feat that also contributed to setting a new team record for the most hits in a single season.

The offensive firepower compensated for the pitching struggles, allowing the Giants to overcome the Eagles in a game that tested the endurance of both players and fans. The win marked a significant achievement for the Lotte Giants, showcasing their resilience and batting prowess.

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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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