KIA Tigers Snap Six-Game Losing Streak with Dramatic 11-Inning Victory Over SSG Landers

The KIA Tigers finally snapped their six-game losing streak, claiming a hard-earned 4-2 victory over the SSG Landers after an 11-inning battle in the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League.

On August 27, the Tigers faced SSG on the road at Incheon SSG Landers Field and registered their first win in eight days.

The early innings were marked by a tense deadlock. SSG starter Drew Anderson delivered an outstanding performance, throwing six scoreless innings while allowing only two hits and one walk and striking out eight. In doing so, he set a new KBO record for the fastest 200 strikeouts in a single season, reaching the milestone in only 139 innings.

KIA’s starter Kim Do-hyun was just as effective, pitching six scoreless innings of his own while scattering seven hits and walking one, shutting down numerous threats with composure. With both teams’ bullpens summoned, neither offense managed to break through in the regulation nine innings, sending the game into extras.

The decisive moment came in the top of the 11th. KIA opened the frame with a walk from Kim Seok-hwan and a hit from Han Jun-su, setting the table for Kim Ho-ryeong, who laid down a bunt single to load the bases with no outs. Park Chan-ho then drew a bases-loaded walk after a full-count battle, bringing in the winning run. Subsequent RBI singles by Wisdom and Kim Sun-bin extended the lead to 4-0.

SSG mounted a late rally in the bottom half. Heredia launched his 11th solo home run of the season off KIA reliever Lee Jun-young, and SSG managed to put runners in scoring position, but their comeback fell short as they failed to push across additional runs.

In the bullpen, KIA reliever Jeon Sang-hyun provided two scoreless innings to pick up his seventh win of the season (7 wins, 3 losses, 1 save), and Cho Sang-woo closed out the final third of an inning to earn the save. Offensively, Kim Ho-ryeong delivered two hits (including a bunt single) in four at-bats with one run scored, while also making a crucial defensive play.

With this win, the KIA Tigers finally ended their six-game losing streak dating back to August 19 against the Kiwoom Heroes and picked up a much-needed victory.

The next matchup between KIA and SSG in the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League is scheduled for August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Incheon SSG Landers Field.

KIA has announced Lee Eui-ri as the starting pitcher, while SSG will counter with Choi Min-jun.

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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