Kang Baek-ho’s Three-Run Blast Powers Hanwha Eagles Past Shinsegae Landers

INCHEON, South Korea (Interstat) — Kang Baek-ho launched a three-run homer in the third inning Wednesday night, and the Hanwha Eagles held on for a 4-3 victory over the Shinsegae Landers at Munhak Baseball Stadium.

The Hanwha designated hitter’s shot to center field provided all the offense the Eagles would need. Starter Moon Dong-ju earned the win, allowing two runs over five innings while striking out four. Shinsegae outhit Hanwha nine to five but stranded key runners. Guillermo Heredia homered for the Landers.

Hanwha’s bullpen, led by Park Sang-won, Kim Jong-soo and Kim Seo-hyeon, pitched four scoreless innings of relief to secure the win. Shinsegae relievers Kim Min, Jo Byeong-hyeon and Lee Ro-un combined for 3 2/3 hitless innings in a losing effort. Hanwha improved to 6-4. Shinsegae fell to 7-3.