The Korea Baseball Softball Association (President Yang Hae-young) hosted and organized the 2025 Shinsegae Emart National High School Baseball Championship, with support from Shinsegae Emart and Miryang City, wrapping up its fourth day of competition successfully.
On this day, nine teams secured victories (Uiseong High School, Geoje BC (U-18), Daegu High School, Masan High School, Baemyeong High School, Busan High School, Dongsan High School, Gyeonggi High School, Sangdong High School) and confirmed their advancement to the second round. In particular, Geoje BC (U-18) and Baemyeong High School, who experienced the pain of being eliminated in the first round last year, dominated their rivals with cold game victories.
Geoje BC (U-18) achieved a 11-1 victory over GD Challengers BC (U-18). Starting pitcher Kang Min-woo recorded 6 innings, 70 pitches, 4 hits allowed, 1 walk, and 1 earned run (1 unearned), along with 9 strikeouts, achieving a "cold complete victory." Baemyeong High School also overwhelmed Changwon Technical High School baseball team with a score of 13-1, showcasing the power of their batting lineup. In particular, No. 5 hitter Son Seo-hyuk contributed significantly with 3 hits in 4 at-bats (including 2 doubles), 2 RBIs, 1 run, and 1 walk.
Busan High School triumphed 2-1 in a hard-fought match against Gangwon High School. In the first inning, both teams exchanged runs, maintaining a tight flow, but in the fourth inning, Park Geun-ho broke the deadlock with a timely hit. Relief pitcher Kim Gyu-min, following starter Park Jun-geon, made an impressive appearance, throwing 51 pitches over 4 innings, allowing 2 walks, no runs, and striking out 2, effectively silencing Gangwon High School's lineup and securing the 1-point victory. Masan High School achieved a 2-0 victory over Wooshin High School, thanks to a stellar performance from starter Hong Seok-hyun, who pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 2 hits with no runs, and recording 14 strikeouts.
As only two matches remain in the first round, on March 30 (Sunday), the second round for advancing to the Round of 32 will commence. Attention is focused on the matchups of strong teams like Suncheon Hyocheon High School BC, Whimoon High School, and Yooshin High School, who advanced to the Round of 32 last year. All matches will be broadcast live through the official YouTube channel of the Korea Baseball Softball Association.