Our captain is back Jeon Jun-woo's three-run and Choi Jun-yong, Ko Seung-min's emotional hug, 4 hits in 41 days of his return to the starting lineup (Changwon site)

Sep 20, 2025

The game between Lotte and NC at Changwon NC Park on the 19th, and Lotte Jeon Joon-woo hit a three-run home run with one out and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the sixth inning and is welcomed by Choi Joon-yong and Ko Seung-min. Changwon = Reporter Heo Sang-wook

Lotte Captain Jeon Jun-woo, who shook off his thigh and wrist injuries, showed off his hot hitting sense of four hits in his first start return game in 41 days.

His three-run shot in the sixth inning was the climax. Choi Jun-yong and Ko Seung-min warmly welcomed the return of the captain after hitting home runs.

Lotte won an 18-2 victory over NC at Changwon NC Park on the 19th.

Jeon Joon-woo hits an infield hit and is safe for first base in the top of the third inning with two outs and a runner on first base.

Junwoo Jeon who is happy to hit an infield hit

Jeon Jun-woo started as the fifth designated hitter in the game. In his first at-bat, he stepped down with a shortstop fly, but with two outs and a runner on first base in the top of the third inning with a 3-0 lead, he hit a ground ball to shortstop and sprinted to first base to make an infield hit. Then, in the top of the fifth inning with a 4-0 lead, he pushed the opponent's starter Riley's high fastball and hit a hit to right field, completing a multi-hit in his third at-bat.

In the top of the sixth inning, Lotte Jeon Joon-woo hit a three-run home run and is running around the base with one out and runners on the first and second bases.

His three-run shot in the top of the sixth inning was a highlight. With the team leading 7-0, with one out and runners on the first and second bases in the sixth inning, Jeon Jun-woo rolled up opposing pitcher Kim Jae-yeol's first 129km fork ball and hit a 125m three-run home run that easily crossed the left-center fence. It was Jeon Jun-woo's eighth home run of the season.

Junwoo Yun Donghee's Welcome

Leading runner Yoon Dong-hee smiled brightly at Jeon Jun-woo, who stepped on the home plate, raised his left hand and gave him a high five. Jeon Joon-woo, who shared his joy by bumping elbows with Ko Seung-min and Kim Min-sung, was warmly welcomed by his dugout teammates.

Choi Jun-yong who hugged Jun-woo hot

Go Seungmin who buried his face in Jeon Junwoo's arms

Choi Jun-yong and Ko Seung-min expressed their emotions while holding the returning captain in their arms for a long time. For the team, which has passed the long tunnel of 12 consecutive losses at the same time as the captain's absence, Jeon Jun-woo's return was not just a return for one player, but a sign of hope.

who completed a four-hit, three-run game by hitting a one-out, second-base hit in the top of the seventh inning

Jeon Jun-woo

Jeon Jun-woo greets fans as he replaces Choi Hang, the opponent.

Jeon Jun-woo completed the four-hit game by hitting a timely hit in the top of the seventh inning with one out and a runner on the second base with an 11-1 lead. Jeon Joon-woo, who took the lead in the first base, was replaced by pinch runner Choi Hang and headed to the dugout and greeted fans who shouted his name with his helmet off.

롯데의 18대2 승리! Junwoo Jeon and the players greet the fans

Coach Jeon Jun-woo and Kim Tae-hyung sharing the joy of winning

Lotte won the game 18 to 2. With this victory, Lotte recovered its winning rate of 50% with 65 wins, 6 draws and 65 losses, tied with KT Wiz in fifth place.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.