KBO Recap: LG Twins 8-3 Lotte Giants | August 29 Highlights & Scores

Game Summary

The LG Twins put on a powerful offensive display at home, defeating the Lotte Giants 8–3 on Friday evening to improve their record and stay in contention. Led by a balanced attack and solid pitching from starter Erwin Carrasco, the Twins struck early and often, building an insurmountable lead by the middle innings. The Giants managed to score three runs but never mounted a serious threat to overtake their hosts.

Pitching Performance

Carrasco earned his third win of the season by limiting the Giants to five hits and three runs over six innings of work. The right-hander allowed just two earned runs while striking out four, though he issued one walk. His solid outing gave the Twins’ bullpen a comfortable cushion to work with. The relief corps—Woo Kang-hun and Kennedy—combined to keep the Giants off the board in the later frames, surrendering only a walk and striking out one between them.

For Lotte, starter Kim Jin-wook took the loss after giving up nine hits and seven runs in just four and a third innings. The right-hander was plagued early, unable to escape trouble as the Twins’ lineup made consistent contact. Lotte cycled through six relievers in an attempt to stabilize the game, but the damage had already been done. Kim Han-gyeol surrendered an additional run in his brief appearance, while the rest of the bullpen managed to hold the line without allowing further scoring.

Offensive Highlights

The Twins’ lineup was sharp throughout the contest, with three players recording multiple hits. Sung Chan-ui led the charge with three hits in four at-bats and two RBIs, looking particularly dangerous at the plate. Austin added two doubles and drove in two runs as well, while Park Hae-min contributed a hit and two RBIs despite limited opportunities. Moon Bo-gyeong also chipped in with a hit and an RBI in a reserve role.

Goo Bon-hyeok reached base twice for the Twins, though he didn’t produce any additional run support. The Giants’ offense was led by Han Dong-hee, whose sixteenth home run of the season provided one of their three runs. Reyes added a hit and an RBI, and Son Sung-bin also managed a hit and run driven in, but the rest of Lotte’s lineup struggled to find consistent contact against Carrasco and the Twins’ relief pitchers.

Key Play of the Game

The game’s decisive moment came early in the second inning when Park Hae-min stepped to the plate with two outs and the bases loaded. He delivered a clutch two-out, bases-loaded single that proved to be the go-ahead blow, giving the Twins a lead they would not relinquish. That at-bat essentially set the tone for the remainder of the contest, as the Twins’ early advantage allowed them to play loose and continue extending their lead as the game progressed.

Han Dong-hee’s solo shot in the sixth inning was Lotte’s lone highlight, a moment that briefly energized the home crowd at Sajik Stadium before the Giants ultimately fell short. The Giants also committed an error on Sun Yong-jun in the second inning that contributed to their early struggles. Hwang Sung-bin recorded a stolen base in the third, one of the few bright spots in a disappointing performance for Lotte.

Standings Impact

With this victory, the Twins improved to 64 wins, one draw, and 51 losses, maintaining their grip on fourth place in the standings. The win keeps them in striking distance of the teams ahead of them as the regular season enters its final stretch. The Giants, meanwhile, remain mired in seventh place with a record of 50 wins, two draws, and 61 losses. Their offensive struggles and starting pitching issues continue to plague what has been a disappointing campaign for the organization.