The Lotte Giants evaded a shutout loss on Friday, defeating the SK Wyverns in a shutout 3-0 game. The game concluded a three-game series hosted by the Wyverns as the Incheon SK Happy Dream Stadium in Incheon, South Korea.
The victory for the Giants came along with a monumental moment for starting pitcher Dan Straily. Recording nine strikeouts in his six-inning performance, Straily reached the 200 strikeout milestone for the season, a figure only nine other pitchers have attained in league history.
Leaving the Wyverns scoreless for the majority of the game, Straily was given another win, making his 2020 record 15-4. His last loss dates back to mid-August.
The appearance on Friday was likely his last in the season.
Innings pitched by Choi Jun-yong, Koo Seung-min and a performance which earned Kim Won-joong the save for the game left the Wyverns with no runs in the end.
Giants Score Three For Victory
The first two runs for the Giants were scored in the first two innings of play against starting pitcher Lee Geon-wook, who was given the loss for the game.
In the first inning, a hit from Lee Dae-ho drove home Jung Hoon. A hit from Son Ah-seop took in Dixon Machado an inning later.
The final run of the game for the Giants was scored in the ninth inning, as Jeon Jun-woo hit a solo home run against reliever Seo Jin-yong.
Giants To Play Two Weekend Games Against Separate Teams
The Giants will play a one-off against the Doosan Bears on Saturday. After that, the team will finish the week of play with a game against the KT Wiz.
The first pitch for Saturday’s game is scheduled for 5:00PM KST (4:00AM EDT).
Around The KBO
Winning their second-straight game against the Kia Tigers, the LG Twins took an 8-4 victory on Friday.
After getting a five-run lead in the third inning, the Hanhwa Eagles added on to their lead to win 11-6 against the NC Dinos.
The Kiwoom Heroes won their Friday game 6-2 against the Doosan Bears.
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