Hanwha Eagles Wang Yan-cheng recorded his 10th win with 6 scoreless innings against the Samsung Lions, tying him for the league lead in wins with Im Chan-gyu. Wang Yan-cheng struck out seven batters and allowed three hits and two walks, but he achieved his third consecutive quality start without any major crises. Hanwha scored three runs in the fifth inning to chase Samsung starter Yang Chang-seop from the game and won 4-1, ending a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, SSG Landers defeated LG Twins 10-8, while Lotte Giants beat Kiwoom Heroes 3-2 to achieve their fifth consecutive win. Due to the heat wave, the NC Dinos-Doosan Bears game and the kt Wiz-KIA Tigers game were canceled.
