The SSG Landers recorded their fourth consecutive loss on the 21st against Lotte, despite a strong performance by starting pitcher Shota Takeda. Manager Lee Seong-yong expressed self-criticism regarding the timing of the pitching change but explained that he made the change early considering Takeda's fatigue. New foreign hitter Bligh Madris recorded one hit in his debut game, and the manager expressed expectations for better performances in the future. He also praised the efforts of player Im Geon-woo, who hit his first career home run in the ninth inning. SSG is currently in ninth place, trailing tenth-place Kiwoom by one game.
