The series was swept based on the starting pitcher’s quality start (6 or more starting innings and 3 earned or less) in 3 consecutive games. The team also jumped to 6th place.안전놀이터
In the third game of the weekend series against the Lotte Giants held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 30th, the KIA Tigers won 6-3, thanks to starter Panoni’s good pitching in 6⅔ scoreless innings and the even performances of Kim Do-young, Choi Hyung-woo, and Socrates. After returning to the KBO League this season, Panoni won his first win in three games.
Lotte hurriedly started as an alternate starter, and Han Hyun-hee fought back with 1 run in 4 innings despite taking the mound after a day’s rest. However, after that, the bullpen such as Koo Seung-min, Choi Lee-joon, and Kim Jin-wook collapsed, and they suffered three consecutive losses and a 7th place drop.
After the game, KIA coach Kim Jong-guk smiled, saying, “I’m happy to finish the week with a streak.”
“Panoni laid the foundation for the team’s victory by taking charge of more than six innings. He dealt well with opponent batters based on stable control. The pitching content is getting better with each appearance.”
Director Kim also added greetings to Lim Ki-young and Jeong Hae-young, who fought three consecutive battles that day, saying, “It must have been physically difficult, but thank you for playing your role so well.”
“On the other line, Choi Won-joon created a good chance as a leadoff, and Kim Do-young, who scored the final RBI, Na Seong-beom, who scored 2 runs, and Choi Hyung-woo, who scored 2 RBIs each, and Socrates, played well in the center line. It was good,” he praised.
He also emphasized, “I was able to win consecutively because all the players did their part. I thank the fans for their unwavering support, and I will do my best to continue this atmosphere next week.”
With this victory, KIA surpassed Lotte and rose to 6th place.