The Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization managed to escape a three-game losing streak. They thwarted the KT Wiz’s challenge for a three-game winning streak.

Lotte achieved a 3-1 victory in the regular season game against the KT Wiz in the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League held on the 29th at Busan's Sajik Stadium. Thus, Lotte marked a season record of 2 wins and 5 losses, breaking free from the three-game losing streak.

KT set its starting lineup with Kang Baek-ho (designated hitter), Rojas (right fielder), Heo Kyung-min (third baseman), Kim Min-hyuk (left fielder), Jang Seong-woo (catcher), Hwang Jae-kyun (first baseman), Cheon Seong-ho (second baseman), Bae Jeong-dae (center fielder), and Kim Sang-su (shortstop). The starting pitcher was William Cuevas.

Lotte set its starting lineup with Jeon Jun-woo (left fielder), Kim Min-seong (second baseman), Son Ho-young (third baseman), RAY (right fielder), Na Seung-yeop (first baseman), Yoo Gang-nam (catcher), Jung Hoon (designated hitter), Han Tae-yang (shortstop), and Jang Du-seong (center fielder). They made significant changes to the batting lineup. It was a struggle to break free from the losing streak. Jeon Jun-woo started as leadoff for the first time in 1,247 days since the Oct. 30, 2021, game against LG at Sajik.

Lotte finally hit its first home run of the season, scoring the first run. In the bottom of the second inning, with one out and no runners on base, Na Seung-yeop stepped up to hit a solo home run, surpassing the left-center field fence on a fastball clocked at 145 km/h on the third pitch after a 1 ball and 1 strike count. Lotte was the last among the 10 teams to hit its first home run of the season.

However, KT immediately equalized in the top of the third inning. After one out, they seized an opportunity with a walk for Kang Baek-ho. Although Rojas hit a ground ball to the second baseman resulting in the lead runner being out, they amplified their chances with two outs and runners at first and third when Heo Kyung-min hit a single to right. Kim Min-hyuk then hit a slow ground ball between first and second base, and his foot reached the base before Kim Min-seong's throw, allowing the runner from third to score. The game was tied at 1-1.

In the fourth inning, after two outs, Bae Jeong-dae reached base due to an error by the opposing shortstop, and with Kim Sang-su's walk, they had an opportunity with two outs and runners at first and second. However, Kang Baek-ho's well-hit ball was caught by the left fielder, squandering the chance for a comeback.

Lotte eventually took the lead again in the bottom of the fifth inning. Lead-off hitter Jung Hoon hit a double down the right field line to create an opportunity. Han Tae-yang struck out, but Jang Du-seong utilized his speed to make an infield single, creating a situation with one out and runners at first and third. Ultimately, Jeon Jun-woo hit a two-run double down the left field line to turn the game around to 2-1. With one out and runners at second and third, Kim Min-seong brought the runner from third home with a ground ball to the shortstop, making it 3-1. On the mound, starting pitcher Park Se-woong delivered a quality start with 6 innings pitched, allowing 5 hits, 3 walks, and striking out 6 while giving up 1 run.

Lotte brought in Jeong Cheol-won for the third consecutive inning in the top of the seventh. KT also created an opportunity against Jeong Cheol-won. Lead-off batter Kim Sang-su hit a single to left to create an opportunity. Although Kang Baek-ho struck out, Rojas walked to set up a situation with one out and runners at first and second. However, Heo Kyung-min hit into a double play to squander the chance. The weary Jeong Cheol-won, who had pitched for the third consecutive time, enjoyed his triumph with his signature celebration.

After Jeong Cheol-won, Lotte brought in Jeong Hyun-soo, Park Jin, and closer Kim Won-joong, maintaining the 2-point lead. Despite failing to add any more runs, Lotte was on the path to victory. In the top of the ninth inning, closer Kim Won-joong issued a walk to Kim Sang-su after two outs but retired Kang Baek-ho with a ground ball for his first save of the season.

KT starter William Cuevas pitched 7 innings, allowing 7 hits (including 1 home run), 1 walk, and striking out 4 while giving up 3 runs, fulfilling his role. However, the batting lineup failed to overcome Lotte's pitching, leading to their failure to achieve a three-game winning streak.

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