Game Summary
The SSG Landers dominated the Kiwoom Heroes in every facet of the game on Friday evening, coasting to a 10-2 victory at Gocheok Sky Dome. It was a complete performance by the visiting Landers, who struck early and often while their pitching staff held firm throughout the contest. The Heroes never recovered from a rough start, managing just two runs across nine innings in what proved to be a thoroughly lopsided affair.
SSG came out swinging from the opening inning, establishing offensive momentum that Kiwoom could never match. The Heroes’ pitching staff struggled to find their footing, and by the time the damage was done, the Landers had already built an insurmountable lead. It was exactly the kind of performance that playoff contenders need down the stretch, with contributions coming from multiple sources in the lineup.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSG Landers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| Kiwoom Heroes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Pitching Performance
Takeda was credited with the win after working five innings for SSG, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out three. He wasn’t overpowering, issuing three walks, but managed to escape trouble when it mattered most. The real story was what happened after he left the game—the Landers’ bullpen was nearly untouchable, with five different relievers combining to allow just five hits and no runs over four innings. Jeon Yeong-jun was particularly sharp, fanning three batters in just one inning of work.
On the other side, things fell apart quickly for Kiwoom. Kim Yun-ha labored through four and a third innings, giving up six hits and six runs while walking four. He couldn’t locate his fastball consistently, and SSG made him pay. Jung Hyun-woo came on in relief and lasted only two-thirds of an inning before being pulled. Park Jung-hun, Choi Hyun-woo, and Park Jin-hyeong tried to stabilize things, but by that point, the game was already decided. Park did manage to strike out three in two innings of relief work.
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSG Landers | ||||||
| Takeda [W] | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Jeon Young-jun | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Park Si-hu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Gun-wook | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Han Du-sol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiwoom Heroes | ||||||
| Kim Yun-ha [L] | 4 ⅓ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Jung Hyun-woo | 0 ⅔ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Park Jung-hoon | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Choi Hyun-woo | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Park Jin-hyung | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Offensive Highlights
The Landers’ offensive attack was balanced and relentless. Park Sung-han paced the team with three hits in four at-bats and drove in three runs, serving as a driving force throughout the lineup. Kim Jae-hwan added two hits and three RBIs, including a two-run home run in the fifth inning that put the game completely out of reach. Lee Ji-young chipped in with a home run and two RBIs as well, proving that when SSG gets multiple bats going, they’re nearly impossible to contain.
Jung Jun-jae contributed two hits in three at-bats with an RBI, while Jeon Ui-san added a hit and an RBI. The depth of the Landers’ lineup was on full display, with no single player having to carry the entire load. Kiwoom managed just four hits total, with Kim Geon-hui and Kim Ung-bin each recording two. An Chi-hong went hitless despite driving in a run, and the Heroes couldn’t generate any momentum offensively despite a few scoring opportunities.
| Batter | AB | H | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSG Landers | |||||
| Jung Joon-jae | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Park Sung-han | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jeon Ui-san | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kim Jae-hwan | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ji-Young Lee | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Han Yu-seom | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiwoom Heroes | |||||
| An Chi-hong | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kim Geon-hui | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kim Woong-bin | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Key Play
The game’s turning point came in the fourth inning when Lee Ji-young launched a two-run home run off Kim Yun-ha with one out and a runner on first. That blast extended SSG’s lead to 6-0 and essentially put the contest on ice. It was the kind of decisive swing that separates winning teams from the rest—capitalizing on mistakes when they arrive. Kim Jae-hwan’s three-run shot in the fifth only reinforced the Landers’ dominance, but it was Lee’s blast that served as the dagger.
Standings Impact
With this victory, SSG Landers improved to 39-60 with four draws, keeping their playoff hopes alive in ninth place. Kiwoom Heroes remain in tenth place at 38-64 with two draws, falling further behind in the standings. The loss does nothing to help the Heroes’ already-tenuous position, and they’ll need a considerable turnaround if they hope to salvage this season. For SSG, wins like this—decisive, complete team efforts—are exactly what they need to make a late-season push.