LG Twins closer Jang Hyun-sik (30) returned. The head coach expressed his intention to use Jang as a closing pitcher as soon as he finished his return to the first division.스포츠토토
LG won the home game of the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League against KIA 8-2 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 4th.
LG had two consecutive wins and one loss this season. On the other hand, Kia had four wins and seven losses on Sunday, failing to continue its winning streak.
After joining LG in 2022, Song earned his debut win in the professional league. He became the winning pitcher by allowing seven hits, three walks, four strikeouts and two runs (two earned runs) during five innings. Kim Kang-ryul, Lee Woo-chan, Kim Jin-sung, Jang Hyun-sik and Kim Young-woo followed to keep the lead. With a total of 10 hits, Kim Hyun-soo had three hits, while Hong Chang-ki, Austin, and Moon Bo-kyung had multi hits, respectively.
On the other hand, Kia Tigers' starting pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong was shaken by seven hits, one walk, three strikeouts and four runs (four earned runs) during five innings, putting the team at a loss. Yang took the lead in the second loss of the season. Hwang Dong-ha (three runs), Lee Joon-young (one run) and Lee Hyung-bum (one run) each took charge of the first inning. In the Kia Tigers' lineup, which had 10 hits, Choi made three hits each.
"We had a difficult game due to Song's poor control, but he pitched well in every crisis and played his role as a starter," LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said after the game. "Congratulations on your first win since your debut."
He then praised Kim Jin-sung for blocking his innings well and creating a leisurely operation in a situation where he could be chased in the seventh inning.
On the same day, LG registered its closing pitcher Jang Hyun-sik in the first division entry. Jang, who was wearing LG's uniform as a free agent ahead of this season, was diagnosed with a ruptured ligament in his foot after tripping during spring camp in February. After concentrating on rehabilitation, he completed an actual inspection in the Futures League, and took the mound in the first division for the first time in his team wearing LG's uniform.
The result was perfect with one strikeout and one inning. Jang took the mound in the eighth inning and guided Kim Kyu-sung to fly to right field on the first pitch and Park Jae-hyun to fly to left field on the fourth pitch, respectively, before striking out Lee with a swing and miss on the fifth pitch.
"Since Jang Hyun-sik took the mound and recorded a speed of 149 kilometers, I have made up my mind to confirm him as the closing pitcher from the next game. I hope he can play his role well," Yeom said, expressing high expectations.
"Moon Bo-kyung and Kim Hyun-soo led the batters with four RBIs and three RBIs, respectively. I would like to compliment the batters for their concentration in making extra points when they had to score points," Yeom said.
Finally, Yeom said, "Thanks to the fans' enthusiastic support and support for all home games from the opening, our players were able to increase their concentration and reward them with victory. Thank you."