The LG Twins are making headlines once again in the 2025 KBO League, charging into late August with a record-breaking streak that has fans and analysts buzzing. On August 24, LG clinched a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the KIA Tigers in Gwangju, marking their sixth consecutive win and, more impressively, extending their series-winning streak to an astonishing 11. With this hot run, the Twins have firmly planted themselves atop the league standings and are now eyeing a historic milestone that could rewrite the KBO record books.
As of August 25, LG boasts a league-best record of 73 wins, 43 losses, and 3 draws, translating to a winning percentage of .629—the only team in the KBO currently above the .600 mark. Their closest competitor, the Hanwha Eagles, trails by 5.5 games with a .583 win percentage. This dominant stretch has seen LG sweep KIA in a weekend trio of games, leaving their rivals scrambling for answers and their own fans dreaming of a season for the ages.
But the story doesn’t end there. Starting August 26, the Twins are set to face the NC Dinos in a pivotal three-game series at Changwon. If LG can pull off another series win, they’ll become the first team in KBO history to secure 12 consecutive series victories within a single season. That’s a feat no other club has managed—not even the 2023 KT Wiz, who previously set the bar with 10 straight series wins (excluding rain-shortened sets).
Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop, steering the LG ship with a steady hand, has made it clear that the key to their surge lies in the strength of their starting rotation. As he put it before the start of the second half, "To break away from the pack, the power of our starters is crucial." And the numbers back him up. LG’s starting pitchers have combined for an ERA of 3.52, second only to Hanwha, while their bullpen boasts a 2.76 ERA as of August 25, ranking among the league’s elite. Offensively, the Twins are no slouches either, leading the league in team OPS at .768—a testament to their ability to get on base and slug with authority.
Central to this historic push is left-handed ace Son Ju-young. At just 27, Son has become a fixture in LG’s rotation, starting 23 games and posting a 9-6 record with a 3.44 ERA over 123 innings pitched. He’s been especially sharp in the second half, sporting a 1.73 ERA over his last six outings. Yet, despite his stellar performances, he’s been stuck at nine wins, narrowly missing out on double digits in his last three starts. If he can notch one more victory, Son will join an exclusive club—becoming the fourth LG pitcher this season to reach 10 wins, a feat the franchise hasn’t achieved since 1997.
It’s worth noting the historical significance here. The last time LG produced four 10-game winners was in 1997, with Kim Yong-soo, Lim Sun-dong, Cha Myung-seok, and Lee Sang-hoon all hitting the mark. Going further back, 1994 was the only season LG had four starters each notch at least 10 wins, a testament to their pitching depth and consistency. This year, Son could join teammates Yonny Chirinos, Im Chan-kyu, and Song Seung-gi, who have already reached double digits in the win column.
Looking ahead to the Changwon series, LG is banking on Son Ju-young to set the tone as the Game 1 starter. His counterpart for NC will be Logan Allen, a 28-year-old foreign ace who’s had a rollercoaster season—6 wins, 10 losses, and a 3.93 ERA over 142 innings. Allen has shown flashes of brilliance against LG, going 1-1 with a 2.76 ERA in three outings this year. Still, the Twins have reason for optimism: their bullpen’s 2.76 ERA dwarfs NC’s 6.55, and their offense has proven capable of grinding out close games, as evidenced by their 48 wins in one-run contests.
Son’s recent history against NC is a mixed bag. In two starts this season, he’s 1-1 with a bloated 6.55 ERA, suggesting the Dinos’ lineup has found ways to get to him. But with the stakes higher than ever and momentum on his side, Son will be eager to flip the script. If he falters, he’ll have another shot at the elusive 10th win in the final days of August against the Kiwoom Heroes.
Meanwhile, LG’s rotation is firing on all cylinders. New foreign acquisition Anders Tolhurst has been a revelation, posting a sparkling 0.50 ERA across his first three starts. The rest of the staff—anchored by veterans and emerging arms alike—has helped LG rack up 48 wins from their starters, edging out Hanwha for the league lead in that category. The synergy between starters, bullpen, and a potent lineup has made LG a juggernaut down the stretch.
Manager Yeom isn’t taking anything for granted, though. He’s quick to credit his players’ resilience and adaptability, noting, "The key to our success has been the balance between our starters, bullpen, and offense. Each unit lifts the other when needed." That team-first mentality has paid dividends, especially in tight contests and high-pressure situations.
Fans are feeling the excitement, too. The prospect of witnessing a record-setting 12th straight series win has energized the LG faithful, who’ve waited decades for another championship run. The atmosphere around the team is electric, with every game carrying the weight of history and the promise of something special.
But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Baseball is a game of inches, and the NC Dinos won’t roll over easily. With Logan Allen on the mound and home-field advantage, NC is poised to play spoiler and halt LG’s march into the record books. The coming series promises drama, tension, and perhaps a few surprises—just the way fans like it.
As the first pitch in Changwon approaches, all eyes will be on Son Ju-young and the LG Twins. Will they seize their place in KBO lore with a 12th consecutive series win? Or will the Dinos bring their streak to a screeching halt? One thing’s for sure: the 2025 KBO season just got a whole lot more interesting.
Regardless of the outcome, LG’s remarkable run has already etched this squad into the annals of Korean baseball. With a balanced roster, historic pitching performances, and a shot at immortality, the Twins have set the stage for a late-season showdown that fans won’t soon forget.