Until the top of the 7th, the scoreboard showed 0-8. Kiwoom's starting pitcher Jeon Jun-pyo dominated the mound, recording the first quality start of his career with 6 scoreless innings, and the atmosphere at Sajik Stadium was heavy. However, proving the adage that the game isn't over until it's over, the Lotte Giants completed a historic 15-10 comeback victory in the KBO league at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on August 18, 2026.

In the "promised" bottom of the 7th, the Lotte batting lineup hit like a storm. Starting from an opportunity created by opponent errors and walks, Hwang Seong-bin began the pursuit with a 2-run double, and Han Dong-hee completely took control of the momentum with a massive 130-meter grand slam. For Han Dong-hee, it was his first thrilling grand slam in a staggering 1,525 days. Buoyed by the momentum, Lotte turned the game around 9-8 after Son Seong-bin's go-ahead 2-run double with two outs, followed by consecutive hits from Ko Seung-min, Na Seung-yeop, and Victor Reyes, scoring a whopping 13 runs in the 7th inning alone. This is a new record for the most runs scored in a single inning in Lotte club history and ties for the second most runs in a single inning in KBO League history.

In addition, Reyes hit his 150th hit of the season, achieving the major milestone of 150 hits for three consecutive years, and Son Seong-bin, the hero of the turnaround, had a perfect day by adding a 2-run home run to seal the victory in the bottom of the 8th. On the other hand, Kiwoom, having futilely blown a victory that was already in their grasp, suffered a painful comeback loss due to a bullpen collapse. The Giants' fierce competitive spirit, which turned a desperate 8-run deficit into a miracle in just one inning, completely dominated Sajik Stadium on this midsummer night.

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