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Ryu Hyun-jin Pulled in First Inning as Kim Kwang-hyun Powers Landers to 9-3 Win

Fan anticipation for the first regular-season lefty showdown yielded to Ryu’s abrupt exit after one inning, followed by Kim’s six-inning, two-run performance anchored by a 150 kph fastball.

SSG Landers starter Kim Kwang-hyun pitches against the Hanwha Eagles during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 26, 2025. (Yonhap)
SSG Landers starter Kim Kwang-hyun pitches against the Hanwha Eagles during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 26, 2025. (Yonhap)
Hanwha Eagles starter Ryu Hyun-jin pitches against the SSG Landers during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 26, 2025. (Yonhap)
Hanwha Eagles starter Ryu Hyun-jin reacts after giving up a run against the SSG Landers during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, 140 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 26, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Ryu Hyun-jin allowed five runs on four hits and two walks in the first inning before being removed, marking his shortest KBO start since 2006.
  • Landers hitters chased Ryu with a five-run first inning that featured RBI hits by Choi Jeong, Guillermo Heredia and a bases-clearing double by Kim Seong-uk.
  • Kim Kwang-hyun earned his sixth win by allowing two runs on six hits over six innings and striking out three.
  • Kim’s second-inning fastball reached 150 kph, his first pitch at that velocity since April 2024, reflecting improved arm conditioning.
  • Eagles officials confirmed Ryu has no physical issues, and reliever Um Sang-back replaced him at the start of the second inning.