LG Twins Defeat KT Wiz 6-2 to Shrink Magic Number to Seven

Suwon, Sept. 18 (KBO) - Yoni Chirinos spun six strong innings and Kim Hyun-soo crushed a two-run homer as the LG Twins beat the KT Wiz 6-2 in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader at KT Wiz Park, cutting their magic number for the regular-season crown to seven.

The opener featured a blend of timely offense and stingy pitching that underscored LG’s bid to clinch the top spot. Chirinos notched his 13th win, and the Twins’ lineup delivered key hits in all phases of the game.

Game Highlights

• Starting Pitcher: Yoni Chirinos struck out four over six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits (13th win, 4th loss).
• Go-ahead Blast: Kim Hyun-soo drilled a 120-m two-run homer in the seventh inning to extend the lead to 5-2.
• Supporting Acts: Park Hae-min collected three hits, two RBIs and added a stolen base; Oh Ji-hwan delivered a timely RBI single in the ninth.
• KT Response: Kang Baek-ho belted a solo shot in the fourth, but KT’s offense stalled thereafter in its third straight loss.

Standings Impact

• LG Twins: 82 wins, 50 losses, 3 draws - magic number reduced to 7.
• KT Wiz: 66 wins, 65 losses, 4 draws - three-game losing streak deepens mid-table slide.

The Twins will look to clinch at least a split in the nightcap before returning home for a pivotal series against the Hanwha Eagles.