Blaine’s three‑run blast in Jamsil
NC’s new foreign signing Blaine Crim delivered a big night at Jamsil on July 23, belting a three‑run homer and finishing with four RBIs in NC’s 7-5 road win. The American newcomer, signed earlier this month, has begun to make an immediate impact in the middle of the lineup.
Wang’s seven‑inning outing lifts Hanwha
Hanwha starter Wang Yencheng pitched seven strong innings on July 23 in Gwangju, allowing two runs as Hanwha defeated KIA 9-3. Wang’s steady outing combined with offensive support — including Jonathan Peraza’s three RBIs — helped Hanwha secure an important road victory and a positive series finish.
Rookie Kim stifles Lotte for six innings
SSG rookie Kim Min‑jun delivered an impressive outing at Sajik on July 23, tossing six innings with two hits, five strikeouts and no runs in SSG’s 5-2 win over Lotte. The composed performance from the young starter steadied the rotation and helped SSG complete a winning series on the road.
Samsung prevails in 11‑inning thriller
The Samsung Lions prevailed 3-1 in an 11‑inning battle at Gocheok on July 23, taking the series with a late win. Lee Jae‑hyun’s sacrifice fly produced the decisive run in the 11th, and a lengthy, composed effort from the bullpen preserved the victory in a tight, low‑scoring game.