It exploded properly.
The Samsung Lions, backed by their powerful offense, decorated the opening game of the regular season with a victory. Samsung won 13-5 against the Kiwoom Heroes in a home game held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 22nd.
Including home runs by Kim Heon-gon (1 point in the 2nd inning) and Koo Ja-wook (2 points in the 5th inning), the team hit a total of 18 hits, fiercely battering the Kiwoom mound. The heated Samsung lineup completed big innings twice in the 2nd and 4th innings.
Koo Ja-wook, who had a one-man show with 3 hits, 4 RBIs, and 3 runs scored in 4 at-bats including a home run, was supported by key hitters like Kim Ji-chan (3 hits, 2 runs scored in 5 at-bats), Lewin Diaz (3 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored in 4 at-bats), Kang Min-ho (2 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored in 5 at-bats), and Park Byung-ho (2 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored in 4 at-bats), all of whom contributed balanced performances.
Starting pitcher Ariel Hurado maintained the mound until the 6th inning, allowing only 2 runs in a tight game, marking his first appearance of the season with a victory. Lee Ho-seong and Song Eun-beom took responsibility for the next 3 innings.
On the other hand, Kiwoom's starting pitcher Rosenberg collapsed, giving up 8 hits (1 home run), 4 walks, and 4 strikeouts while allowing 8 runs in 3 innings. This marked his first loss of the season.
Manager Park Jin-man noted after the game, "It seems the batters have adjusted their conditions well for the opening day overall. Everyone performed well, regardless of whether they were in the upper, middle, or lower batting order."
He added, "Hurado, the starting pitcher, showed some signs of being shaky early on, but eventually found his pace. He must have felt burdened with the opening game in a new team, but he overcame it. I hope he continues to show good form and leads us to a winning streak."
Meanwhile, Samsung will start left-handed pitcher Baek Jung-hyun on the 23rd. The starting pitcher for Kiwoom to face him will be Ha Young-min.
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