Lotte Giants Explode for Season-High 16 Runs to Defeat LG Twins

The Lotte Giants delivered a stunning offensive performance, crushing the league-leading LG Twins 16-5 in a game that saw the Giants set new season highs for hits (17) and runs scored (16). This resounding victory marked the Giants' first time scoring 16 or more runs in an away game against the Twins at Jamsil Stadium, surpassing their previous record of 15 runs set in 2018.

Key to the Giants' offensive explosion was Hwang Sung-bin, who batted leadoff and delivered a career-best performance. He went 4-for-5 at the plate, including a double, driving in a personal-record 5 runs and scoring twice, while also adding a stolen base. His teammate Son Ho-young contributed significantly in the 8th inning with a three-run home run, his fourth of the season, helping to solidify the team's commanding lead.

On the pitching front, Lotte's starter Rodriguez earned the win, allowing just one run over six innings while striking out 10 batters. His season record now stands at 4 wins and 5 losses with an ERA of 5.17.

In another notable game, the last-place Kiwoom Heroes staged a remarkable ninth-inning comeback to defeat the Hanwha Eagles 4-3. Seo Geon-chang hit a walk-off triple, driving in two runs to secure the improbable victory. Seo also hit his first home run of the season earlier in the game. The Heroes played under challenging circumstances following an early morning DUI incident involving their player-coach Lee Yong-kyu, who subsequently announced his retirement from professional baseball.