Lotte's first! Kim Won-joong achieved 150 saves, and the cool water balm at Sajik (Busan site)
Jun 18, 2025
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Lotte won the game against Hanwha 6-3 at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 18th. Lotte, which blocked No. 1 Hanwha's six-game winning streak, escaped from its second straight loss.
Kim Won-joong, who took the mound with two outs in the top of the eighth inning with his team leading 6-3, struck out Hanwha's No. 5 hitter Chae Eun-sung in just three pitches to end the crisis neatly.
Kim Won-joong, who continued to keep the mound in the ninth inning, struck out Lee Sang-hyuk, grounded out Lee Do-yoon in front of the pitcher, and played Hwang Young-mook with a fly to center field to complete the 6-3 victory.
At the historic moment when Kim Won-joong achieved 150 saves in his career, head coach Kim Tae-hyung and captain Jeon Joon-woo came out with a bouquet of flowers to congratulate him in the dugout. Fellow players then poured cold water filled with ice boxes to Kim Won-joong, celebrating Lotte's first 150 saves.
Kim Won-joong, who celebrated his career record of 150 saves with a cool water ceremony, can be seen through the video.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.