The LG Twins defeated the KT Wiz at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, ending a four-game losing streak against the opponent [1].
The victory allows LG to regain momentum in the league standings by snapping a specific psychological hurdle against KT. It also elevates pitcher Im Chan-kyu to a tie for the league lead in wins.
Moon Jeong-bin provided the game's most critical moment by hitting his first career grand slam [1]. The home run sailed toward the right-field wall, providing a massive swing in scoring for the Twins [1, 2]. Moon said he felt a sense of duty regarding the hit, noting he had not hit a grand slam since elementary school.
"I felt a sense of responsibility because our team needed to score one more run and my previous at-bat did not go well," Moon said. "I am glad that a good result came out," he said [1].
On the mound, Im Chan-kyu secured his 11th win of the season [1]. His performance anchored the victory and placed him among the top pitchers in the league [1].
The game featured early offensive action from both sides. In the first inning, Song Chan-ui drove in two runs for LG [1]. KT Wiz attempted to keep pace in the fourth inning when Ahn Hyun-min hit a solo home run [1]. That specific hit was recorded at an exit velocity of 178 km/h and traveled a distance of 145 meters [1].
Despite the power display from Ahn, the LG Twins maintained control through the final innings to secure the complete-game win [1, 2].
“Moon Jeong-bin hit his first career grand slam.”
This victory represents a critical shift in the head-to-head dynamic between the LG Twins and KT Wiz. By breaking a four-game losing streak, LG removes a tactical roadblock while establishing Im Chan-kyu as a premier pitching asset for the remainder of the season.
