Yoo Kang-nam (right of photo), who hit consecutive home runs, is happy. Provided by Lotte Giants
The Lotte Giants won a landslide victory with a ‘home run show’. He also took the lead in the exhibition game rankings.
Lotte won 10-6 in an exhibition game against the Hanwha Eagles in the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 22nd, hitting four home runs, including Yoo Kang-nam’s consecutive hitting arches.
On this day, Lotte took the lead in the bottom of the third inning when Victor Reyes hit a two-run home run against Hanwha starter Wilkel Hernández. In the ensuing attack, Yoo Kang-nam hit a three-run home run into the outfield stands to make it 5-0.
Hanwha Heo In-seo hit his 5th home run in an exhibition game. Provided by Hanwha Eagles
Hanwha trailed to 3-5 thanks to Shim Woo-jun’s double in the top of the 5th inning and Kang Baek-ho’s two-run home run in the top of the 6th. However, Lotte’s bat did not stop. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Yoo Kang-nam hit a two-run home run to widen the lead to 7-3. Shin Yun-hoo also hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 8th inning to decide the game.
Lotte is on the verge of confirming first place with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in exhibition games, with a winning percentage of 0.778. They achieved good results despite the negative news of four fielders being disciplined for entering a gambling house during the training camp in Taiwan. It is evaluated as a reversal.
LG Lee Joo-heon. Provided by LG Twins
In Suwon, KT Wiz, whose batting lineup stood out, won 6-2 over NC Dinos. In Daegu, where a fierce battle took place, the LG Twins defeated the Samsung Lions 14-13. LG, who had 18 hits, had catcher Lee Joo-heon hit 3 hits in 4 at-bats, including a solo home run. In Jamsil, Doosan Bears and KIA Tigers drew 0-0. In Incheon, where the night game was held, SSG Landers defeated Kiwoom Heroes 4-3.
Meanwhile, a total of 83,584 spectators entered five stadiums across the country on this day. This figure surpassed the previous day’s record of 80,042, breaking the record for the largest daily attendance of an exhibition game in history in one day.
