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Hanwha Eagles Surge to Second Place with Record-Tying Pitching Streak

The Eagles' seven-game win streak, powered by dominant arms and a resurgent offense, marks their strongest start in years.

Hanwha Eagles starter Moon Dong-ju celebrates a play during a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game against the NC Dinos at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, some 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on April 19, 2025, in this photo provided by the Eagles. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Roh Si-hwan of the Hanwha Eagles hits a solo home run against the NC Dinos during a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, some 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on April 20, 2025, in this photo provided by the Eagles. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Hanwha Eagles starter Cody Ponce pitches against the NC Dinos during a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, some 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on April 20, 2025, in this photo provided by the Eagles. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The Hanwha Eagles have won seven consecutive games, tying a franchise record for starting pitcher wins set in 2001.
  • Cody Ponce leads the KBO in strikeouts with 56 across 39 innings, showcasing his dominance in his debut season.
  • Closer Kim Seo-hyeon remains unscored upon in 10⅔ innings, solidifying the bullpen's reliability.
  • The team's pitching staff features five of the league's fastest throwers, including Moon Dong-ju, who has thrown the season's fastest pitch at 159.668 kph.
  • Offensively, the Eagles have scored a league-leading 49 runs during the streak, with Roh Si-hwan tied for the KBO lead in home runs and RBIs.