The NC Dinos exploded for seven runs in the first inning against the Hanwha Eagles on the 25th, with all starting batters reaching base. This marked the eighth time in KBO league history that all starting batters reached base in the first inning. NC started with leadoff hitter Cheon Jae-hwan's hit, followed by Go Jun-hui's walk and Park Min-woo's double, creating consecutive scoring opportunities. Notably, Kim Hui-jib hit a two-run double, and Kwon Hee-dong, Kim Hyung-jun, Han Jae-hwan, and Kim Han-byeol followed with consecutive hits, leading the game 6-0. Hanwha starting pitcher Owen White threw 44 pitches in the first inning alone and was pulled after giving up seven runs.
