Na Gyun-an pitches well but is left alone in Lotte Giants' loss

Lotte Giants' ace pitcher Na Gyun-an once again showcased his talent on the mound, but his efforts were not enough to secure a victory against the KIA Tigers. In a game played at the Gwangju KIA Champions Field, Na pitched 6⅓ innings, conceding 3 runs, and narrowly missed achieving a quality start plus (7 innings or fewer with 3 earned runs).

Despite his commendable performance, which kept the team in contention, the Lotte Giants ultimately fell short, leaving Na without a win. This marks another instance where the right-handed pitcher delivered a strong outing only to be let down by the team's inability to capitalize and secure the victory.

The outcome of the game underscores a recurring theme for Na Gyun-an: pitching effectively but being left isolated in his efforts. While he managed to avoid a loss, the lack of run support and defensive support meant his strong pitching performance did not translate into a win for his team.