Lotte Giants Pitcher Jung Hyun-soo Earns First Pro Win in Dominant Performance

Lotte Giants starting pitcher Jung Hyun-soo secured his first professional win with a dominant performance, including 4.2 innings of no-hit ball, in a 8-2 victory over the Kiwoom Heroes. The win keeps Lotte in contention for a top-five finish. Jung Hyun-soo pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and striking out six batters. Kiwoom starter Kim Yun-ha was unable to contain Lotte’s offense, allowing four runs in 5.1 innings. Lotte’s offense was led by Son Ho-young, who hit a solo home run and a double. The win moved Lotte to 54-3-62 for the season, closing the gap to one game with Hanwha for seventh place. Kiwoom remains in last place with a 53-71 record.