The opposing catcher's accurate throw to second base and the second baseman's glove in the way. No matter how fast his feet were, the out was certain.
LG Twins' Shin Min-jae used his quick feet and artistic sliding to turn the tide.
LG came from behind to win 4-2 against the Kiwoom Heroes on Friday at Jamsil Stadium. The team finally broke a five-game losing streak against Kiwoom this season after winning one game.
Shin Min-jae was outstanding in the offense. The LG bats struggled to find their groove against Kiwoom starter Ha Young-min, managing just one hit through four innings.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Shin led off with an exquisite bunt that ran along the inside of the foul line toward third base.
After advancing to third on a single by Hong Chang-ki, Shin came home on a single by Moon Sung-joo. Trailing 0-2, LG scored its first run.
LG tied the game in the bottom of the seventh inning when, with runners on second and third, Austin's grounder to the first baseman allowed Moon to dash home from third base.
With the score tied at 2-2 in the eighth inning, Shin Min-jae had a chance to tie the game. After drawing a walk, Shin stole second base from Kim Min-soo at the plate.
Kiwoom catcher Kim Jae-hyun's throw to second base was quick and accurate. Kim's glove was also precise in front of Shin's left hand. Even the fastest runner, Shin Min-jae, could not get an out.
That's when a brilliant technique came into play. Shin Min-jae pulled back his sliding left arm and touched second base with his right hand. The umpire's call was safe.
Kim Hye-sung asked for a video review, but it was not granted as Ki had already used up his two chances.
Kim Min-soo continued to bat. Shin Min-jae raced to third base again on a 2B2S pitch, but this time Kim Jae-hyun's throw was inaccurate and Shin was safe with time to spare.
First and third. After Kim drew a walk, Kiwoom Bench walked Hong Chang-ki on an automatic walk.
With one out, Moon Sung-joo singled to left-center, scoring Shin Min-jae and pinch-hitter Choi Won-young. A 4-2 lead. Moon finished the day 2-for-3 with a double, three RBIs and two walks to share the game-winning hit with Shin Min-jae.
After LG starter Choi Won-tae gave up two runs in the fifth inning, Lee Ji-gang in the sixth, Kim Jin-sung in the seventh and Kim Dae-hyun in the eighth took over on the mound and held the Kiwoom bats scoreless. In the top of the ninth, Yoo Young-chan pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the win.
Shin Min-jae, who started at second base, made several great catches to prevent Kiwoom from scoring more runs. Shin Min-jae's day on offense.
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