1 run off the bottom of the 9th inning, past Monster Wall! What a blessing...I can't forget it

Aug 15, 2025

1 run off the bottom of the 9th inning, past Monster Wall! What a blessing...I can't forget it
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 14th. Hanwha Liberato hit a tiebreaking solo home run against Lotte's Kim Won-joong in the bottom of the ninth inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/



"I wanted to win in the 9th inning...."

The Hanwha Eagles won the home game against the Lotte Giants 5-4 at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 14th.

Hanwha, leading 2-0 until the fifth inning, allowed a tie by dropping two points in the top of the sixth inning, and exchanged a point in the eighth inning.




Hanwha took another point in the top of the ninth inning due to Jeon Min-jae's timely hit, and Lotte posted closer Kim Won-joong in the bottom of the ninth inning.

For Hanwha, the atmosphere was not very good because closer Kim Seo-hyun collapsed. Luis Liberato, who came out as the leadoff hitter, hit a dramatic shot.

Liberato pulled a fastball high outside off 2BS. As soon as he was hit, he stretched out properly, and he passed the 8m high 'Monsterwall' as it was. Liberato's seventh homer of the season.




1 run off the bottom of the 9th inning, past Monster Wall! What a blessing...I can't forget it
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 14th. Hanwha Liberato hit a tiebreaking solo home run against Lotte's Kim Won-joong in the bottom of the ninth inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/
Hanwha, which prevented the loss, won the game with Lee Won-seok's push walk with two outs and a full base in the bottom of the 11th inning.

Liberato, who became an official player this season as a substitute for Esteban Floral, is batting .355 with seven home runs and an on-base percentage of .986 in 37 games.

After the game, Liberato said "I wanted to win in the ninth inning, but I'm really happy to win four consecutive games by winning the game."




It was not an easy match against Kim Won-joong, who is second in saves. On his strategy at the plate, Liberato said, `I tried to attack the splitter early on because he was a good splitter, but when I stood at the plate, a fastball came in and I thought about the fastball" he said.

The home run that saved the team. The thrill was conveyed to Liberato as well. He said "I loved the moment I hit my home run. After the home run, I think I can't forget today's atmosphere, such as the hospitality of fans and the response of my teammates."

1 run off the bottom of the 9th inning, past Monster Wall! What a blessing...I can't forget it
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 14th. Hanwha Liberato hit a tiebreaking solo home run against Lotte's Kim Won-joong in the bottom of the ninth inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/
He also expressed his sorry for Ryu Hyun-jin, who started on the day. Ryu Hyun-jin pitched well with two runs in seven innings, but failed to win.

Liberato's disappointing defense was in the process of losing a point in the sixth inning. When Ko Seung-min hit a fly ball with two outs and second base, right fielder Lee Jin-young faltered and failed to catch it. In the end, it was a double, and Ryu Hyun-jin's first run came out. Later, Hanwha allowed a 2-2 tie as Yoon Dong-hee's timely hit continued. Ryu Hyun-jin pitched seven solid innings, but finished with a no-decision game.

Liberato said "Ryu Hyun-jin was throwing so well that I tried to defend harder, but I was sorry for the mistake and I didn't feel good." Liberato continued "But I'm glad I helped the team at the end."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.