Hanwha vs LG Korean Series Game 1: The Secret Behind the 8-2 Victory Split by 'One Out, Runner on Third'
Game 1 of the Korean Series: A Tiny Difference That Decided the Fate of Hanwha vs. LG On October 26, 2025, Jamsil Baseball Stadium was ablaze with the heat of the Korean Series. At the pivotal moment when the destinies of the LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles crossed paths, an unexpected small detail completely turned the tide of the game. That decisive moment came during a 1-out, runner on third base situation. In the top of the 5th inning, Hanwha faced a precious scoring opportunity. With one out and a runner on third, Lee Do-yoon’s slow grounder rolled between first and second base. However, runner Choi In-ho at third did not dash home, and the inning ended with no runs scored. In contrast, in the bottom of the 5th, LG faced a similar 1-out, runner on third scenario but made a different choice. With Shin Min-jae on third, Austin’s hit headed toward a spot similar to that of Hanwha’s hit. Yet LG was bold. Shin Min-jae sprinted for home, and thanks to a throwing err...