Overview

• The Hanwha Eagles defeated the Samsung Lions 10-6 on May 7, securing their ninth consecutive win and moving to 24-13, one game ahead of the LG Twins in the standings.
• This marks the Eagles' first nine-game winning streak since 2005 and their first time in sole possession of first place after 37 games since 2007.
• The Eagles' starting rotation leads the league with 20 wins, 220 strikeouts, and just 59 walks, while their bullpen remains unbeaten when leading after seven innings.
• Despite a middling overall offense, the Eagles excel against relief pitching, leading the league with a .298 batting average and an .858 OPS in such situations.
• The Samsung Lions dropped their fifth straight game, falling five games behind the Eagles and jeopardizing their position in the top five.