LG Twins Achieve Historic No-Hitter Against Samsung Lions

On April 15, 2025, the LG Twins made history in the KBO League by achieving their fourth team no-hitter, defeating the Samsung Lions 3-0 at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul. This remarkable feat solidified LG's position at the top of the league standings with an impressive record of 15 wins and 3 losses, showcasing a winning percentage of 0.833. Meanwhile, the Samsung Lions faced their third consecutive loss, bringing their season record to 10 wins and 9 losses.

The game began with a thrilling display of pitching prowess, particularly from LG’s starting pitcher, Elijha Toussaint Erneandes. He delivered a stellar performance, pitching six innings without allowing a single run, striking out nine batters while giving up just one hit and one walk. This performance marked his second win of the season, lowering his ERA from 8.31 to 5.68.

Erneandes's outing was nothing short of spectacular, as he faced a formidable lineup from Samsung, which included players like Kim Seong-yoon and Ryu Ji-hyeok. He opened the game with a strikeout and maintained his momentum throughout, demonstrating exceptional control and command on the mound. Despite experiencing thigh tightness that forced him to exit the game, his impact was undeniable.

Relievers Kim Jin-sung, Park Myung-geun, and Jang Hyun-sik each contributed one inning of no-hit ball, ensuring that the Lions were unable to reach base effectively. The only base runners for Samsung came from a hit by pitch and two walks, a testament to LG's dominant pitching strategy.

While the pitching was stellar, the LG offense also made its mark. The Twins struck first in the bottom of the first inning when Hong Chang-gi hit an infield single, followed by a solid hit from Kim Hyun-soo that put two runners on base. Moon Bo-kyung then delivered a clutch single, bringing home Hong and giving LG an early 1-0 lead.

As the game progressed, LG continued to apply pressure on the Samsung pitching staff. In the eighth inning, the Twins extended their lead. Austin led off with a double against Samsung's Bae Chan-seung, who struggled on the mound, allowing two runs to score after Moon Seong-ju hit a two-run double following a sacrifice bunt from Oh Ji-hwan that advanced the runners. This crucial inning sealed the victory for LG.

The no-hitter is a significant milestone in KBO history, marking only the fourth instance of a team achieving such a feat. The previous no-hitters were recorded by LG against NC on October 6, 2014, by SSG Landers against NC on April 2, 2022, and by Lotte against SSG on August 6, 2023. The achievement has further cemented LG's status as a dominant force in the league, having not allowed a single losing streak throughout the season so far.

With this victory, LG has established a six-game lead over the second-place SSG Landers, who also faced defeat on the same day, losing to the Hanwha Eagles 2-0. The Eagles' Cody Ponce delivered a stellar performance, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while allowing only one hit.

Meanwhile, in Gwangju, the KIA Tigers edged out the KT Wiz with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a solo home run from Choi Won-joon in the seventh inning. KIA's James Naile continued his impressive form, maintaining an ERA of 0.29 as he led his team to victory.

As the league progresses, the competition remains fierce, with teams vying for playoff positions. Fans can expect more thrilling matchups as the season unfolds. The LG Twins will look to build on their momentum from this historic game, while the Samsung Lions will seek to bounce back from their recent struggles.

The next few games will be crucial for all teams as they navigate through the season, aiming for consistency and success. With the KBO League becoming increasingly competitive, every game counts, and the excitement is palpable in the air.