KBO Recap: LG Twins 4-3 Hanwha Eagles | September 20 Highlights & Scores

Game Summary

The LG Twins edged out the Hanwha Eagles 4-3 on Friday night in a tightly contested matchup that came down to a single swing in the fifth inning. Playing at home, the Twins mounted a comeback after falling behind early, with Jung-bin Moon’s clutch single proving to be the difference-maker in a game that featured strong relief work from both bullpens.

Hanwha struck first, capitalizing on early opportunities to take a 3-1 lead into the middle innings. However, LG’s patient approach at the plate and timely hitting gradually chipped away at that advantage. The Twins’ relentless pursuit of runs and their ability to execute in pressure situations ultimately proved decisive as the Eagles couldn’t quite hold on down the stretch.

Pitching Performance

Hanwha starter Jun-seo Hwang took the loss despite a respectable five-inning outing, allowing six hits and four runs—three of them earned—while walking three and striking out four. The Eagles’ bullpen was more impressive, with Hyun-sang Joo, Jae-min Kang, and Seo-hyun Kim combining for three scoreless innings without giving up a hit, though they couldn’t prevent the damage that had already been done.

On the LG side, Carlos Carrasco earned his sixth win of the season, pitching five innings and surrendering three runs on three hits. He was effective despite allowing two walks, striking out five Hanwha batters. The Twins’ bullpen took over seamlessly from there, with Gang-ryul Kim, Kennedy, and closer Joo-young Son combining for three innings of shutout baseball. Kennedy was particularly impressive, working two scoreless frames with three strikeouts, while Son secured his save opportunity with a clean ninth inning.

Offensive Highlights

In-ho Choi led the Eagles’ attack, going 1-for-4 with an RBI, while Jung-hyun Park and Ji-yoon Han each drove in a run despite limited offensive production. The Eagles’ inability to string together consistent hits beyond the early innings ultimately cost them, as they managed just four hits through nine frames.

The Twins’ lineup was led by Hae-min Park, who went 2-for-4 and set the table for LG’s offense with a stolen base in the first inning. Austin chipped in a hit and a stolen base of his own, while Jae-won Lee provided the most memorable moment of the evening with a two-run homer off Hwang in the fourth inning. Lee finished 1-for-4 with two RBIs, his power stroke cutting into what had been a three-run Eagles lead.

Key Play of the Game

There’s no question that Jung-bin Moon’s two-out single up the middle in the fifth inning was the pivotal moment. With a runner in scoring position and the Twins still trailing 3-2, Moon’s solid contact found its way through the infield to plate the tying run. That hit seemed to shift the momentum entirely, as Hanwha’s pitching staff couldn’t recover from the blow and the Eagles’ bats went silent thereafter. Moon’s at-bat represented the kind of timely hitting that often separates winners from losers in one-run games.

Lee’s two-run homer in the fourth shouldn’t be overlooked either, as it kept LG within striking distance and set up the dramatic finish. But Moon’s go-ahead single in the fifth was the shot heard ’round the diamond on Friday night.

Standings Impact

The victory keeps LG Twins firmly in the playoff hunt, improving their record to 75-1-55 and maintaining their hold on third place in the standings. The Twins are now well-positioned as the regular season winds down, with their pitching depth and clutch hitting proving to be assets they can lean on down the stretch.

For Hanwha, the loss drops them to 54-4-72 and keeps them firmly in the bottom half of the standings. The Eagles will need to regroup quickly and find ways to finish games more effectively if they hope to climb out of ninth place before the season concludes. Friday’s collapse from a 3-1 lead serves as a reminder of how quickly momentum can shift in this league.