Eagles secure their first first-half championship in 33 years after dominating Kiwoom Heroes 10-1
Multiple home runs from Chae Eun-seong, Luis Liberato, Noh Si-hwan, and Lee Won-seok highlight Hanwha's offensive firepower
The Hanwha Eagles have secured the top spot in the first half of the 2025 KBO League, marking a triumphant milestone for the team. On the afternoon of July 6 at Gocheok Sky Dome, Hanwha overwhelmed the Kiwoom Heroes 10-1 in an away game, sealing their first-half lead regardless of the outcomes in the remaining matches.
Powering this victory was Hanwha’s red-hot batting lineup, with Chae Eun-seong, Luis Liberato, Noh Si-hwan, and Lee Won-seok each launching a home run. The team celebrated its finest offensive form of the season, with each slugger contributing to the scoreboard.
With this win, Hanwha’s record improved to 49 wins, 2 draws, and 33 losses. This marks their first ascent to first place at the turn of the season in 33 years, recalling their glory days from the early 1990s. Including their time as Binggrae, the club has now secured a first-half lead for only the third time in franchise history, following 1990 and 1992.
On the mound, Ryan Weiss delivered a commanding performance for Hanwha. Weiss, starting pitcher for the game, threw six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and two walks while racking up 11 strikeouts. With this, he earned his 10th win of the season, improving his record to 10-3.
Hanwha set the tone early, as Noh Si-hwan reached base in the top of the second inning, followed by a powerful two-run home run from Chae Eun-seong over the left field wall that broke the deadlock. Kim Tae-yeon and Lee Do-yoon then followed up with a single and double respectively, paving the way for Lee Jae-won to add another run with a groundout.
The bats erupted again in the seventh. After one out, Sim Woo-jun and Lee Won-seok strung together back-to-back singles before Luis Liberato delivered a three-run homer into the right field stands, stretching the lead to 6-0. In the very next at-bat, Noh Si-hwan maintained the momentum with a solo shot over the left field fence.
Hanwha put the game further out of reach in the ninth, tacking on three more runs, including a deep solo home run by Lee Won-seok to seal their emphatic 10-1 triumph.
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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