Energized by Redemption: Hernández Leads Hanwha Eagles to 9-1 Victory Over Lotte Giants

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[MyDaily — Busan, Kim Hee-su] Hernandez channeled his long-held remorse into a dominant performance on the mound.

The Hanwha Eagles beat the Lotte Giants 9-1 on April 19 at Busan’s Sajik Baseball Stadium in a 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League game, extending their winning streak. After turning the tide in yesterday’s (April 18) game, the lineup poured in 15 hits and overwhelmed Lotte’s pitching staff.

Hanwha’s starter, Hernandez, was the story on the mound. He tossed six shutout innings, struck out two and recorded a quality start. Backed by steady run support, he picked up his second win of the season. After allowing seven runs while recording just one out in his previous outing, Hernandez erased that nightmare with a much-improved performance.

Hernandez said, \”I’m happy we won, and even happier to keep the streak going. I’m glad everything came together for me on the mound today.\” Manager Kim Kyung-moon also praised him: \”Hernandez didn’t throw many pitches in his last outing, but after three days’ rest he exceeded expectations and delivered strong pitching to earn the win.\”

As Kim noted, Hernandez looked sharp coming off the three-day layoff. He added, \”It wasn’t difficult. I didn’t pitch well last time and left with a bad result, so I wanted to come back and pitch better. I’m glad I had the opportunity today.\”

After the nightmarish outing against Samsung, Hernandez went back to work. \”I can’t get into the details of the last game, but I worked on specific mechanical adjustments and cleared things up mentally,\” he said. \”I got a lot of help from people around me, which made a big difference. I’m truly grateful to many in the club.\”

With thorough preparation, Hernandez showed a noticeably different repertoire and carried the team to victory. \”I’ve felt sorry for not eating up more innings as a starter. As a foreign pitcher, expectations are naturally high. I’ll keep working harder and stay focused to meet those expectations,\” he vowed.

He didn’t just apologize — he let his pitching do the talking. Hernandez’s atoning performance shone bright at Sajik.

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