Southern Stars win Futures All-Star Game 4-0 with historic shutout
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Southern Stars secured a decisive 4-0 victory over the Northern Stars in the 2026 KBO Futures All-Star Game.
- This marks the first time in the history of the Futures All-Star Game that a team has achieved a shutout victory.
- Key offensive contributions included a preemptive home run by Ham Su-ho and a decisive home run by Shin Jae-in.
The Southern Stars achieved a historic shutout victory, defeating the Northern Stars 4-0 in the 2026 KBO Futures All-Star Game held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul. This dominant performance marks the first time in the game's history that a team has won without conceding any runs.
The Southern Stars' offense was powered by timely home runs. Ham Su-ho initiated the scoring with a preemptive home run, setting the tone for the team's offensive display. Shin Jae-in later sealed the victory with a crucial home run, extending the lead and ensuring the Southern Stars' commanding win.
Pitcher Park Ji-hoon started the game for the Southern Stars, delivering a strong performance that contributed significantly to the team's ability to maintain a clean sheet throughout the contest. The overall team effort, combining solid pitching with impactful hitting, secured this unprecedented achievement in the Futures League.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.