Jurado Dominates With Eight-Inning Gem as Samsung Secures 10th Win Over SSG

The Samsung Lions clinched their 10th win of the season by defeating the SSG Landers 6-1 during the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League away game held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on August 7.

The game’s standout player was starter Ariel Jurado, who took the mound for Samsung and delivered a commanding performance. Over eight innings, Jurado threw a remarkable 101 pitches, allowing only five hits and one walk while striking out five and conceding just a single run. With this win, Jurado brought his season total to 10 victories, boasting three complete games this year. He has also pitched more than seven innings in five of his last seven starts, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable inning-eater.

Samsung’s offense quickly capitalized on opportunities against SSG’s starter Kim Kwang-hyun. In the top of the second, Kang Min-ho and Kim Young-woong hit consecutive singles to create a scoring chance, which Kim Heon-gon converted into the game’s first run with a sacrifice fly. Later, with two outs and runners on second and third—following a hit-by-pitch to Lee Jae-hyun—Park Seung-kyu smashed a critical single to center, driving in both runners and making it 3-0.

The Lions continued their offensive surge in the fourth inning. Kim Heon-gon’s infield single put a runner on first with two outs, and after Park Seung-kyu and Kim Sung-yoon drew consecutive walks to load the bases, Koo Ja-wook delivered a clutch two-run single to center. Lewin Diaz then followed with an RBI single to right, pushing Samsung’s lead to 6-0.

On the mound, Jurado was nearly flawless through four innings, limiting the SSG lineup to just one hit. Although Guillermo Heredia managed a solo home run in the fifth inning, Jurado showed no signs of faltering and maintained control through the eighth.

Catcher Kang Min-ho also shined at the plate with three hits in four at-bats and one run scored. Koo Ja-wook contributed with two hits and two RBIs in four at-bats. Samsung’s hitters remained focused and capitalized on crucial scoring opportunities, overwhelming SSG throughout the match.

This decisive victory was a testament to Samsung’s well-balanced performance: authoritative pitching from their ace and consistent, concentrated offense.

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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