Ahn Hyun-min, a man or a monster, escaped six consecutive losses by beating KT and Samsung on the final double (Pohang site)

May 14, 2025

Sportschosun DB

KT Wiz beat the Samsung Lions and escaped from the swamp for the sixth consecutive time. Samsung, which escaped eight consecutive losses by beating KT the previous day, failed to continue its momentum with consecutive wins.

In the second game of the three consecutive games against Samsung held at Pohang Stadium on the 14th, KT won 3-2 thanks to starter So Hyung-joon's two-run effort in six innings, Ahn Hyun-min's winning hit and a wedge shot.

KT, which allowed Samsung to escape eight consecutive losses a day ago, lost six consecutive games, will be able to seek a rebound with the victory.

It was a recent showdown between bad teams, but it was also a matchup that drew attention. It was a starting showdown between young right-hander Won Tae-in (Samsung) and So Hyung-joon (KT), who represent the KBO League. Won Tae-in was originally in the rotation to take the mound on the 13th, but he delayed his appearance by one day due to mild symptoms of anxiety. Cho Hyung-joon, who returned from elbow surgery last year, was scheduled to throw the game and go down to the second division for management.

A match between the Samsung Lions and the KIA Tigers at Daegu Lions Park on the 24th. Samsung's Won Tae-in is catching his breath. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.24/

Samsung needs to end the losing streak as soon as possible in order to win consecutive games after losing eight consecutive games, and KT must win unconditionally. It was that tight. The fierce pitching match between the starting pitchers of both teams was worth watching.

First, Won Tae-in pitched perfectly with five strikeouts in three innings. KT, whose batters' confidence has completely fallen during the losing streak, had no talent to overcome Won Tae-in's elaborate control.

Cho Hyung-joon also sent out runners in the second and third innings, but he blocked Samsung's batters without losing a point until the third inning with a powerful two-seam fastball on the lower side of the zone.

The balance was broken at the beginning of the fourth inning. KT leader Kim Min-hyuk hit a triple. The first-base hit rolled into the foul line on the base.

The problem is that No. 2 Rojas couldn't bring in Kim Min-hyuk with an infield grounder. Teams that have been in a long losing streak often play to stop them, showing helplessness even in chances that are likely to score points. If No. 3 Ahn Hyun-min couldn't hit the runner, KT's early game would have stopped.

KBO League Doosan and KT held at Jamsil Stadium on May 1st. KT Cho Hyung-joon pitching as a starter. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.05.01/

However, Ahn Hyun-min, who has recently been recognized as a hot man, was different. In a 2B2S situation, Won Tae-in's slider outside was firmly put up with. And he lightly rolled up the slider with a low full count situation as if he was going to connect it with a sacrifice fly. However, Ahn Hyun-min's strength was shown here. The ball that continued to stretch flew to the fence. two-base hit.

Perhaps KT's blocked blood was pierced by this hit, Jang Sung-woo's additional timely hit was made to lead the way.

Samsung went after Diaz with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. 17th shot of the season. an overwhelming home run lead. He drew a large arch in Pohang for two consecutive days. However, Cho Hyung-joon did not panic and handled three batters, Kang Min-ho, Ryu Ji-hyuk, and Park Byung-ho, and then made a three-out inning in the fifth inning.

A game between the Samsung Lions and the LG Twins at Lions Park in Daegu on the 10th. Samsung Diaz is cheering after hitting a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth inning with one out. Daegu=Park Jae-man Reporter pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.05.10/

The game fluctuated again in the sixth inning. Ahn Hyun-min, the hero of the day, hit a running solo shot against Won Tae-in, who threw well. Ahn Hyun-min showed his strength to hit his sixth home run in 50 at-bats this season following a double in all at-bats. A 120-meter-long-distance home run.

Then, Samsung started to chase closely again with Kang Min-ho's timely hit following a double by 6? La Diaz.

The two starters from both teams went down the mound in charge of six innings as if they had promised. In the seventh inning, Samsung's Lee Seung-min and KT's Won Sang-hyun completely blocked the bull pen fight. Lee made 3K innings.

KT-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 17th. Son Dong-hyun pitches in the bottom of the eighth inning. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.17/

The bottom of the eighth inning was the result of the game. KT put in Son Dong-hyun, and Samsung's leader Kim Sung-yoon hit a double. It was a chance to tie the game. However, Kim Young-woong and Diaz, who they trusted, struck out consecutively, putting cold water on them. KT benches coolly sent Kang Min-ho out to intentional four pitches and chose to face Ryu Ji-hyuk, and Son Dong-hyun struck out Ryu Ji-hyuk and took the victory. He showed a strong heart by putting in three strikes in a row even though he was pushed to 3B.

KT secured a one-run victory by raising Park Young-hyun, the closing pitcher, in the bottom of the ninth inning. 11th save of the season.

KT starter So Hyung-joon pitched six innings of five hits, two walks, six strikeouts, and two runs to secure his third win (two losses) of the season. Won Tae-in pitched well with three runs and quality starts in six innings, but he had to accept his second loss (3 wins) of the season.

KBO League Doosan and KT at Jamsil Stadium on May 1. KT Park Young-hyun, who cheers after striking out Park Gye-beom, has two outs and runners on first and second base in the bottom of the 10th inning. Jamsil = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.05.01/

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.