Seoul, South Korea - The LG Twins secured their first Korean Series title in 29 years on Monday, demonstrating their dominance in South Korean baseball through exceptional pitching, hitting, and running. The Twins' comprehensive victory over the KT Wiz in the best-of-seven series culminated in a decisive 6-2 win in Game 5 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul.
According to Yonhap News Agency, The Twins, after losing the series opener last Tuesday, rebounded with four consecutive victories, showcasing the depth of their bullpen and their prowess in hitting home runs. Their resilience was evident in Game 2, where they recovered from a 4-0 deficit. Starter Choi Won-tae was pulled out early, but seven relievers combined to halt the Wiz's scoring, setting the stage for Park Dong-won's game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning.
Game 3 was another testament to the Twins' strength, where they overcame a late-game deficit. Captain Oh Ji-hwan hit a critical three-run homer in the top of the ninth, flipping the series in the Twins' favor. Their momentum continued in Game 4 with a remarkable 15-4 blowout, featuring a record-setting seven-run inning.
The Twins' bullpen, which had the best overall ERA in the regular season, continued to excel in the series. Despite closer Go Woo-suk's struggles, the team's depth in relief pitching played a crucial role in their championship run. The regular season saw the Twins lead with the lowest bullpen ERA and the fewest home runs allowed.
Offensively, the Twins were equally formidable. Leadoff man Hong Chang-ki, No. 2 hitter Park Hae-min, and series MVP Oh Ji-hwan delivered standout performances. Cleanup hitter Austin Dean and Park Dong-won contributed significantly, while Kim Hyun-soo drove in seven runs. The team's aggressive base running, a hallmark of their regular-season play, was also on display in the series.
The LG Twins' comprehensive approach to the game - excelling in pitching, hitting, and running - was the key to their long-awaited Korean Series triumph, marking a high point in their baseball legacy.