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SSG Landers Surge to Fourth With Five-Game Winning Streak

Manager Lee Sung-yong is counting on the early-August returns of key starters to drive the team’s late-season playoff push

Ha Jae-hoon of the SSG Landers takes a swing against the Lotte Giants during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Incheon SSG Landers Field in Incheon, just west of Seoul, in this March 27, 2025, file photo provided by the Landers. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
SSG Landers reliever Lee Ro-un pitches against the LG Twins during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, in this file photo from June 11, 2025. (Yonhap)
This July 26, 2025, photo shows SSG Landers starter Kim Kwang-hyun in action against the Hanwha Eagles during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, some 140 kilometers south of Seoul. (Yonhap)
This July 26, 2025, photo shows SSG Landers starter Kim Kwang-hyun in action against the Hanwha Eagles during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon, some 140 kilometers south of Seoul. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Landers stretched their win streak to five games with a 7-2 victory over the Doosan Bears on August 1, moving to fourth place at 49-46-4 in the KBO standings.
  • Starter Kim Kwang-hyun delivered six strong innings while the offense produced two home runs to secure the win.
  • Reliever Lee Ro-un has emerged as a bullpen anchor with a 1.21 ERA over 52 innings, including just one earned run allowed in July.
  • Shortstop Park Seong-han, catcher Cho Hyeong-woo and outfielder Han Yoo-seom are all slated to return from injury in early to mid-August.
  • Lee Sung-yong is emphasizing sharper fielding and preserving bullpen health during what he calls the most crucial month of the season.