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Rookie pitcher's Quality Start leads SSG Landers to home victory
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Rookie pitcher's Quality Start leads SSG Landers to home victory

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • SSG Landers rookie pitcher Kim Min-jun earned his second consecutive Quality Start, leading the team to a 6-2 victory over Doosan Bears.
  • This win avenged a previous extra-inning loss and marked the team's first home win of the season.
  • Kim, a rookie from Venezuela, credited advice from a fellow countryman for his recent success.

SSG Landers rookie pitcher Kim Min-jun delivered another strong performance, securing his second consecutive Quality Start and guiding the team to a 6-2 triumph over the Doosan Bears. The victory, achieved at the Incheon SSG Landers Field on June 29th, avenged a tough extra-inning loss from the previous day and marked a significant first home win for the team.

Kim, a 24-year-old rookie from Venezuela, pitched six innings, allowing five hits, including one home run, and two runs while striking out two batters and issuing one walk. His performance has been a bright spot for SSG, especially given his status as a rookie making an impact.

Following the game, Kim expressed gratitude, attributing his recent success to advice received from a fellow Venezuelan player. This mentorship appears to be paying dividends, as Kim continues to impress in his debut season.

Thank you.

— Kim Min-junThe rookie pitcher expressed his gratitude for the advice he received.
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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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