The LG Twins held off a late Samsung Lions charge to win 4-3 in Jamsil on Monday, with starter Jang Hyun-sik gutting out 5 innings and closer Son Joo-young nailing down the save.
How It Happened
LG built a 4-0 lead through four innings on the strength of early run support. Samsung finally found their footing in the 6th, scoring all 3 of their runs to make it a 4-3 nail-biter. LG’s bullpen held the fort the rest of the way, with Son Joo-young earning the save.
Samsung starter Choi Won-tae lasted 6 innings but gave up 6 runs (4 earned) – not enough run support to survive the deficit he inherited.
Key Moments
- Moon Bo-gyeong’s RBI single with bases loaded in the 1st opened the scoring and set LG’s tone
- Park Hae-min’s 3rd home run off Choi Won-tae in the 3rd extended the lead to 4-0
- Samsung’s 3-run 6th – highlighted by Noh Si-hwan… wait, Kim Young-woong’s error and Kang Min-ho’s error opened the door – made it a one-run game
By the Numbers
Both teams collected 7 hits, but LG struck earlier and more efficiently. Samsung’s 7 strikeouts vs LG’s 4 in key situations explains the difference in outcomes.
LG looked shaky late but Jang Hyun-sik gave them enough of a cushion to survive. The Twins’ ability to score in bunches in the early innings is a hallmark of their 2026 season. Samsung will rue the missed opportunities in the middle innings – with their lineup, 3 runs should never be the ceiling. Son Joo-young continues to be one of the most reliable closers in the league.