This is the power of a master, Lotte's surprise bunt, and how did it come out? There is a reason for the No. 1 Korean culture

Jun 18, 2025

This is the power of a master, Lotte's surprise bunt, and how did it come out? There is a reason for the No. 1 Korean culture
A game between Hanwha and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 17th, and Chae Eun-sung, with no outs and runners on the first and second bases, is safe at first base with a sacrifice bunt in the top of the eighth inning. Busan = Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2025.06.17/



This is the baseball of a veteran master and the first place team!

The Hanwha Eagles won the first game of the three consecutive games during the week against the Lotte Giants 6-0 at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 17th, solidly maintaining their No. 1 position by winning five consecutive games. The second-place LG Twins lost to the NC Dinos on the same day, widening the gap between the two teams to 1.5 games.

Weiss, who pitched as a starter and pitched eight innings with nine strikeouts and no runs, suddenly appeared in glasses and hit a three-run home run in the third inning. However, the process of getting three points to seal the victory in the top of the eighth inning should not be overlooked.




Lotte bullpen Kim Kang-hyun was shaken by consecutive hits by Moon Hyun-bin and Noh Si-hwan as soon as the eighth inning began. Lotte showed its determination not to give up by replacing pitchers with Park Jin.

Chae Eun-sung at bat. The center hitter who hit at-bat before the sixth inning to increase his batting performance. He has hardly done bunting since his days with the LG Twins.

This is the power of a master, Lotte's surprise bunt, and how did it come out? There is a reason for the No. 1 Korean culture
Roh Si-hwan, the first baseman, is scoring for the opponent's error in the game between Hanwha and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 17th and Chae Eun-sung's sacrifice bunt in the top of the eighth inning with no outs and runners on the first and second bases. Busan = Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2025.06.17/
But what's wrong with this. Chae Eun-sung, who hit a foul on the first pitch, attempted a surprise bunt on Park Jin's curve on the second pitch. Few people would have expected slugger Chae Eun-sung to bunt in the 1S situation. This was the same for Lotte players. Third baseman Kim Min-sung rushed in, caught the ball, and threw it to first base, but he was already late. Second baseman Moon Hyun-bin is in a situation where he can step home with ease. It was a bunt that literally caught me off guard.




On top of that, Hanwha was the best and Lotte was the worst, and the defensive situation continued. Right fielder Reyes, who caught the missing ball, made an ambiguous throw to first baseman Jung Hoon, and Jung Hoon couldn't catch it and the ball was hit by his body. In the meantime, even Noh Si-hwan, who arrived at third base, had a chance to dig home. One bunt became a two-run timely hit. Lotte's defense was also able to say that it was up to one point, but the scene of additional runs that followed should never come out. In fact, the game is over here. The weak Lotte collapsed by even giving up an additional sacrifice fly RBI.

This is the power of a master, Lotte's surprise bunt, and how did it come out? There is a reason for the No. 1 Korean culture
Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon and Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung are talking at the game between Hanwha and Lotte held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 17th. Busan = Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2025.06.17/
Chae Eun-sung's bunt, how did it come out. It was a wonderful operation by head coach Kim Kyung-moon, who saw an opponent who was careless. Even if Chae Eun-sung is out, if the runner goes to the second and third bases, he lives up to Chae Eun-sung and even causes the opponent's error. It was a bold performance that only a veteran master who has experienced all sorts of battles can make.

Of course, I can't help but praise the player. No matter how good the operation is, there is no point in not carrying it out. Chae Eun-sung focused on the team and bunted in a good position, and played with all his might until first base. If a veteran captain shows such a team play, the team atmosphere will inevitably revive. No. 4 hitter Noh Si-hwan also added valuable points with a base running that penetrates the opponent's gap. There is a reason why Hanwha breaks everyone's expectations and ranks first.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.