The KBO League returned after its first-ever six-day heatwave break, and the game between the LG Twins and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome certainly caught the eyes of baseball fans. With LG securing an 8-3 victory to snap a three-game losing streak, the night was special for more than just the win; it marked the simultaneous arrival of two monumental records in Korean baseball history.

The first thrill came from Carlos Carrasco, the veteran pitcher boasting a stellar career of 112 MLB wins. Carrasco delivered a dominant performance, allowing only 2 runs over 6 innings to finally clinch his first win in the KBO League. LG fans are brimming with anticipation as the seasoned veteran, who once ruled the major leagues, has finished his adjustment to the Korean stage and is finally proving his true value.

The truly historic moment, however, was completed in the bullpen. LG's reliable veteran, Kim Jin-sung, climbed the mound in the 7th inning to record his 178th career hold. With this, Kim became the sole record-holder for the most individual holds in KBO League history. The achievement is all the more moving because it is a new record built on the sweat and tears of a veteran who quietly held his ground on the mound even after the pain of being released multiple times.

Meanwhile, Kiwoom looked to counter by immediately inserting foreign slugger Keston Hiura into the cleanup spot following his recovery from a shoulder injury, but they couldn't overcome LG's powerful offense. LG secured the victory behind a solo home run from Song Chan-eui—his first double-digit home run season in his professional career—and a decisive 3-run homer from Oh Ji-hwan in the top of the 9th. This is why fans are looking forward to the remaining matchups between these two teams, both of which showed even stronger lineups after the heatwave break.

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