'Unbelievable' Return: Top Draft Pick Concedes 5 Runs in 622 Days, Fans Depart

LG Twins pitcher Kim Dae-hyun experienced a shocking return to the mound after a 622-day absence, giving up five runs in a single inning. The 29-year-old, a first-round draft pick, faced the Lotte Giants on June 12th at Jamsil Stadium. His outing was marred by a string of hits and walks, including two doubles, a single, a walk, and a home run, contributing to a disastrous inning.

The game itself was challenging for the LG Twins from the start. Their starting pitcher, Tomo Lestrange, allowed a significant five-run inning in the sixth, ultimately pitching 5⅔ innings and giving up seven runs. Despite this, the Twins attempted to rally, scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings to narrow the gap to 7-4.

However, Kim Dae-hyun's appearance in the eighth inning quickly extinguished any hope of a comeback. He allowed a leadoff double, followed by a single, a walk, another double, and a single, resulting in five earned runs. The crowd's reaction was palpable, with many spectators leaving the stadium as the Giants further extended their lead, witnessing a demoralizing performance from their team.

The sequence of events, a struggling starter followed by a disastrous relief appearance, underscored a difficult day for the LG Twins. Kim Dae-hyun's inability to contain the Giants' offense after such a long layoff was a particularly bitter pill for the team and its fans to swallow.