Rookie Closer Son Ju-young Achieves 15th Consecutive Save for LG Twins

LG Twins' rookie closer Son Ju-young continues to impress, achieving his 15th save of the season with a flawless record.

Son secured the save in the LG Twins' 4-2 victory over Doosan on June 20th at Jamsil Stadium. He entered the game in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and successfully closed out the match, allowing only two hits without conceding any runs. This marked his second consecutive save, following another successful outing the previous day.

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I was aiming for 20 saves by the end of the season, but I think I'll achieve that in the first half.

The young pitcher, who transitioned from a starting role to a closer, expressed his astonishment at his own performance. "I was aiming for 20 saves by the end of the season, but I think I'll achieve that in the first half," Son remarked, highlighting his unexpected success. He admitted, "I never dreamed I would do this well."

Son's remarkable 100% save success rate underscores his immediate impact in the closer role, a position he has adapted to with surprising ease. His performance has been a significant boost for the LG Twins, providing a reliable anchor in the late innings of games.

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I never dreamed I would do this well.