NC Dinos sweep Hanwha Eagles after 1145 days, Hanwha falls into 6-game losing streak

The NC Dinos completed a dominant three-game sweep against the Hanwha Eagles, securing a 6-0 victory in their home game at NC Park on June 18. This decisive win marks a significant achievement for the Dinos, as it is their first series sweep against the Eagles since April 28-30, 2023, ending a 1145-day drought.

The sweep has allowed the NC Dinos to narrow the gap in the KBO League standings, now trailing the Hanwha Eagles by just half a game. The Dinos' season record stands at 31 wins, 34 losses, and 1 tie, with a winning percentage of .477, while the Eagles' record is 32 wins, 34 losses, and 1 tie (.485).

NC Dinos capitalized on early errors by the Hanwha Eagles to score the first run in the bottom of the first inning. The lead was extended in the fifth inning when Cheon Jae-hwan hit a two-run home run, his third of the season. Cheon Jae-hwan continued his strong performance, driving in another run in the seventh inning, finishing the game with two hits, four at-bats, and three RBIs. NC's starting pitcher, Curtis Taylor, earned his fifth win of the season, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing only four hits and two walks while striking out three.

In contrast, the Hanwha Eagles' offense faltered, managing only five hits and failing to score. Their current six-game losing streak has seen them average only 2.5 runs per game, indicating a significant slump in their batting performance. Notably, Yonathan Perlaza has not recorded a hit in his last four games. Hanwha's starting pitcher, Wilkel Hernández, took the loss, giving up seven hits and five runs (four earned) over six innings.