Kim Hwi-jib’s go-ahead homer lifts NC
NC Dinos defeated the LG Twins 7-5 at Jamsil on July 21. After taking the lead on a run-scoring hit by Park Gun-woo in the third, NC saw LG tie the game, but in the 7th with two outs Kim Hwi-jib launched a two-run homer to left‑center that proved decisive, snapping a three‑game skid.
Lee Jae-hyun returns and hits the winner for Samsung
The Samsung Lions beat the Kiwoom Heroes 8-6 at Gocheok on July 21. Returning from injury, Lee Jae‑hyun launched a go‑ahead solo homer in the top of the eighth to secure the win, while Kim Sung‑yun collected four hits as the lineup produced enough offense for Samsung to hold onto first place.
Lotte extends streak to six with win over SSG
The Lotte Giants rallied to beat the SSG Landers 6-2 at Sajik on July 21, extending their run against SSG to six straight wins. After a scoreless early game, Lotte produced a five‑hit sequence with two outs in the sixth to explode for multiple runs; starter Beasley delivered a six‑inning, one‑run quality start and Lotte reached 40 season wins.
KT and Doosan play to 2-2 draw after rain delay and 11 innings
The game between KT Wiz and the Doosan Bears at Suwon on July 21 was interrupted by heavy rain in the sixth inning for 77 minutes, resumed and extended to 11 innings, but finished as a 2-2 draw. The rain delay and extra frames stretched the contest to about 5 hours and 21 minutes, with neither club able to secure a win.