The Hanwha Eagles defeated the LG Twins 5-2 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on April 23, ending a four-game losing streak.
Starter Kim Min-woo threw 6 innings of 2-run ball, striking out 7. The bullpen held LG scoreless over the final 3 frames.
Hanwha's offense broke a 2-2 tie in the 7th on a 2-run double by Noh Si-hwan. A sacrifice fly added insurance in the 8th.
The win moves Hanwha to 12-15, while LG falls to 16-11. The two teams meet again tomorrow at Jamsil.
According to Chosun, Hanwha manager Choi Won-ho said, 'The players never gave up. This win will be a turning point.'