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SSG Landers Defeat Doosan Bears; Foreign Player's Homer Ignites Victory
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SSG Landers Defeat Doosan Bears; Foreign Player's Homer Ignites Victory

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • SSG Landers defeated Doosan Bears 6-2, with starting pitcher Kim Min-jun earning his fourth win of the season.
  • Kim Min-jun delivered a quality start, allowing two runs over six innings pitched.
  • The win avenged a previous extra-inning loss to the Bears and was highlighted by a crucial home run from the team's foreign player.

The SSG Landers secured a 6-2 victory over the Doosan Bears in a KBO League game, avenging a tough extra-inning loss from the previous day. The win was anchored by a strong performance from starting pitcher Kim Min-jun, who pitched a quality start, allowing just two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out two batters and walking one. This outing earned him his fourth win of the season against two losses.

The game's momentum shifted significantly with a timely home run from the Landers' foreign player, who has recently overcome a period of silence. This powerful hit not only contributed to the team's score but also seemed to energize the crowd, with the player expressing that hearing his support song makes his "heart boil."

My heart boils when I hear my support song.

โ€” Foreign playerExpressing his feelings about the fans' support and his own performance.

Following the game, the foreign player promised to repay the fans' support. The victory improved the SSG Landers' standing and demonstrated their resilience after a previous defeat. The team's performance, particularly Kim Min-jun's pitching and the foreign player's impactful contribution, suggests a team finding its rhythm and connecting with its fanbase.

I will repay (your support).

โ€” Foreign playerPromising to reciprocate the fans' encouragement.
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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.