The professional baseball LG Twins have achieved a four-game winning streak since the opening. They are the only unbeaten team among the 10 organizations and are in first place alone.

LG has no gaps in the mound, batting line, and defense in the early stages of the season. It is perfection itself. The starting pitchers ranked 1st to 4th have all recorded quality starts (QS) or better.

Their defense, which is evaluated as top-class in the league, has zero errors. The only team without any errors is LG. Although it is only after 4 games, they are displaying a balance that could not be more perfect.

# KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK, starting ERA 0.62

The first factor leading to the four-game winning streak is the starting lineup. The 1st to 4th starters combined for 29 innings and allowed 2 earned runs, achieving an average earned run average (ERA) of 0.62. The starting pitchers took responsibility for 29 innings, allowing only 9 hits, 8 walks, and striking out 26 batters while giving up 2 earned runs. They all showed overwhelming pitching.

Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop decided on the starting rotation in the order of Chirinos, Son Joo-young, Hernandez, Lim Chan-kyu, and Song Seung-ki. He chose Chirinos, a pitcher with a total of 20 MLB wins, as the first starter. Son Joo-young, who is already being considered for the opening day starter next year, has taken on the second starter role.

Chirinos recorded a quality start with 6 innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 walks, and striking out 8 while giving up 2 earned runs in the opening game against Lotte on the 23rd. Although he was shaky in the 4th inning, allowing a double, 2 walks, and 2 hits (including 2 RBIs) after being ahead 7-0 with 1 out, he overcame the crisis with a strikeout and a foul flyout to the catcher with the bases loaded.

Son Joo-young had a perfect season start with a 7-inning, 1-hit, 2-walk, 5-strikeout, no earned run victory against Lotte on the 23rd. He was the first starting pitcher in the league to complete 7 innings. Hernandez became the winning pitcher against Hanwha on the 25th, with 7 innings, 1 hit, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts, and no earned runs. He claimed victory over Hanwha starter Ryu Hyun-jin (6 innings, no earned runs).

Lim Chan-kyu displayed a flawless performance surpassing the strong outings of the 1st to 3rd starters. Lim Chan-kyu pitched 9 innings, throwing 100 pitches, giving up only 2 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 5 with no earned runs against Hanwha on the 26th, celebrating his first complete-game victory.

# 12 points - 10 points - 5 points - 4 points... an offense that eliminates saves

The LG batting lineup recorded a batting average of .331 with 44 hits, 8 home runs, and 31 runs scored in 4 games. Seven home runs were hit during the first two games against Lotte. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said with a smile, "I think this is the first time we have hit 7 home runs in 2 games since I took over the team."

Over the past two years, while LG had a high team batting average, they were lacking in power hitting (home runs). However, as soon as the season opened, home runs began to pour in at the spacious Jamsil Stadium. Manager Yeom said, "Please praise hitting coach Mo Chang-min. It seems that the results of hard work and establishing individual routines through communication with the players over the past 2 years are coming out."

Young cleanup hitter Moon Bo-kyung has a batting average of .500 (7 hits in 14 at-bats) with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs. He hit a two-run home run in the first inning in consecutive games and is tied for first in home runs. Backup right-hander Song Chan-eui, who was given the opportunity to start in the opening game, made consecutive starts in 3 games and recorded a batting average of .417 (5 hits in 12 at-bats), with 1 home run and 2 doubles, making a surprising contribution.

Among the regular starters, Kim Hyun-soo (1 hit in 10 at-bats, .100 batting average) and Oh Ji-hwan (3 hits in 17 at-bats, .176 batting average) are the only ones struggling at the plate, whereas others are performing well. Leadoff hitter Hong Chang-ki has a batting average of .286, but has an on-base percentage of .444, fulfilling his role.

Although LG has achieved a four-game winning streak, they have not registered a single save. The LG lineup exploded in the first two games of the season, scoring double digits and achieving a big victory. In the series against Hanwha from the 25th to 26th, they did not create save opportunities, as they continued to score additional runs whenever necessary in the later stages of the game.

Fifty-two billion won free agent pitcher Jang Hyun-sik is recovering from an ankle injury and is still in the second team, working on his game sense and fastball velocity. Kim Jin-sung and Kim Kang-ryul need to secure the back door, while the powerhouse lineup is easing the burden on the bullpen.

# Diving catch, super catch

There are no gaps in defense either. The infielders have not missed any ground balls, executing with a mesh-like defense. Austin, the first baseman, who is not known for excellent defense, turned his back to catch a foul ball while running, and also made a diving catch.

Third baseman Moon Bo-kyung also made a diving catch on a two-out double play ball from Son Ho-young in the 8th inning against Lotte on the 23rd. Although they were leading 5-1, had the ball become a hit, the score could have been 5-3 or 5-4, changing the game's momentum. Moon Bo-kyung mentioned after the game, "(The two-run home run in the first inning) was thrilling, but the diving catch was even more exciting. I focused more on defense than offense during the offseason and trained hard."

Center fielder Park Hae-min received applause for making two diving catches in the game against Hanwha on the 25th. With a 1-0 lead in the 8th inning and 2 outs, he ran forward and dove to make the catch on a hit ball from pinch hitter Kwon Kwang-min, smiling widely.

Park Hae-min stated, "When Hanwha kept bringing in pinch hitters and succeeded, it could create a better atmosphere, but I interrupted that and made everyone laugh." He also remarked, "I think it was a significant game as we could show that baseball is not just about offense."

In the game against Hanwha on the 26th, the fielders displayed stable defense that supported starter Lim Chan-kyu's complete game victory. Park Hae-min sprinted to catch a base hit ball from the leadoff hitter Hwang Young-muk in the 5th inning.

Lim Chan-kyu expressed, "The defense has been excellent from the start. It seems really solid. The pitchers worked hard from winter through spring training, but I have seen the fielders sweating and practicing. I am really grateful to be throwing in such a perfect team. I believe good results come because I can trust and pitch. I sincerely want to thank my seniors and younger players."

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