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Samsung Lions stage ninth-inning comeback to snap four-game losing streak

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Samsung Lions broke a four-game losing streak with a dramatic 9-8 victory over the KIA Tigers.
  • Kang Min-ho was the hero, driving in the winning run in the ninth inning and hitting a crucial three-run homer earlier.
  • Other KBO league results included NC Dinos defeating KT Wiz, LG Twins beating Kiwoom Heroes, and Lotte Giants shutting out SSG Landers.

The Samsung Lions ended their four-game losing skid with a thrilling 9-8 comeback win against the KIA Tigers on Tuesday at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field.

The Lions secured the victory in the top of the ninth inning. With the score tied 8-8 and runners on second and third with one out, Ryu Ji-hyuk hit a double to tie the game. Then, Kang Min-ho hit a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring the go-ahead run from third base. Closer Kim Jae-yoon preserved the 9-8 lead, pitching 1⅔ scoreless innings to earn the save.

Kang Min-ho was instrumental in the Lions' comeback. He entered the game as a pinch hitter in the fourth inning and later blasted a three-run homer in the sixth to cut a 5-1 deficit. He finished the game 1-for-2 with a walk, four RBIs, and a run scored.

In other KBO action, the NC Dinos defeated the league-leading KT Wiz 6-5, powered by Ahn Jung-yeol's first career multi-homer game. The LG Twins routed the last-place Kiwoom Heroes 13-6. Meanwhile, the Lotte Giants dominated the SSG Landers with a 11-0 shutout, highlighted by five home runs.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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