At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses

Aug 15, 2025

At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 14th. Hanwha won with a walk-off walk by Hanwha Lee Won-seok in the bottom of the 11th inning. Lotte players leave the ground after the game. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/



At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 14th. Lotte Reyes hit a double play in the fourth inning following the first inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/
At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
The game between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 14th. Lee Won-seok, who runs from second base to third base during Jung Cheol-won's wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning, is safe. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/


Lotte fell into a six-game losing streak after losing to Hanwha in the 2-3rd place showdown.

The Lotte Giants lost 4-5 in an away game against the Hanwha Eagles at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 14th. Hanwha won three consecutive games against Lotte and recorded four consecutive wins. The team has 64 wins, 3 draws and 42 losses overall in the season. It has narrowed its gap versus the leading LG Twins (66 wins, 2 draws and 42 losses) to one game. Lotte, ranked third, had 58 wins, 3 draws, and 51 losses, widening its gap with Hanwha to 7.5 games. Lotte has recently been mired in six consecutive games.




Hanwha scored a 1-0 first run in the bottom of the second inning with a double by leadoff hitter Noh Si-hwan and a timely hit by Chae Eun-sung. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Lee Jin-young hit a solo home run over the right fence against Lotte starter Na Kyun-an. A 2-0 Hanwha lead.

Lotte tied the game against Hanwha starter Ryu Hyun-jin in the top of the sixth inning. Leading hitter Jeon Min-jae's double came out, and two outs later, Ko Seung-min and Yoon Dong-hee hit consecutive timely doubles to balance 2-2.

Lotte succeeded in turning the tables in the top of the eighth inning. Lotte's Yoon Dong-hee hit an RBI timely hit with two outs and a third base. Hanwha also immediately tied the score at 3-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning with Lee Do-yoon hitting an RBI sacrifice fly with one out and third base due to Jung Cheol-won's consecutive wild pitches.




In the top of the ninth inning, Lotte targeted Hanwha closer Kim Seo-hyun. After one out, Kim Min-sung's walk and pinch hitter Roh Jin-hyuk's hit made the first and third bases, and Jeon Min-jae hit an RBI timely hit leading again.

Lotte's Kim Won-joong took the mound to protect the victory in the bottom of the ninth inning, but gave up a solo home run to Hanwha Liberato to allow another tie. Both teams went into 4-4 overtime.

At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
The game between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 14th. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Lee Won-seok advanced from second base to third base during Jung Cheol-won's wild pitch. Director Kim Tae-hyung requested a video review, but Lotte did not have the number of video readings left. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/
At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
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/
At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 14th. Yoon Dong-hee was tagged out at second base in the top of the 10th inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.14/


In the bottom of the 11th inning of extra time, Hanwha hit a ball hit by leadoff hitter Son Ah-seop, and after one out, Moon Hyun-bin hit a double. With Roh Si-hwan's four pitches, Kim Tae-yeon stepped down with an infield fly, but with the bases loaded with two outs, Lee Won-seok drew a walk to end the game.

Lotte's trusted closer Kim Won-joong allowed a tie in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Yoon Sung-bin, who took the mound in the bottom of the 11th inning, became a losing pitcher.

Lotte also had a chance to finish with one out and second base in the top of the 10th inning, but Yoon Dong-hee failed to score in vain as he was tagged out at second base. During Jung Cheol-won's wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning, Lee Won-seok could have been tagged out at third base, but he couldn't even read the video because it exceeded the number of video readings.

At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
Yoon Dong-hee, who was tagged out at second base in the top of the 10th inning.
At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
Lotte players watching the game in the top of the 10th inning


Lotte could have come from behind twice against Hanwha and escaped back-to-back losses, but it was a game that was not terribly lucky.

Lotte lost all three consecutive series to Hanwha at the most important time of the fierce ranking battle, falling into a six-game losing streak. This is the biggest losing streak this season. Lotte's third place is now also in jeopardy.

At the most important time, Lotte sank after 11 extra innings against Hanwha for six consecutive losses, a deep quagmire for six consecutive losses
Hanwha won with a walk-off walk by Hanwha Lee Won-seok in the bottom of the 11th inning. Lotte players leaving the ground after the game.


This article was translated by Naver AI translator.