The Fireworks Fighters overpowered Dongguk University, a prestigious college baseball program, and extended their winning streak to four consecutive live broadcasts.
On the SBS Plus special broadcast "Fireworks Baseball Live - Fireworks Fighters vs. Dongguk University" aired on the 26th, the Fireworks Fighters defeated Dongguk University 3-1. The stellar seven-inning performance by starter Lee Dae-eun, combined with the focused batting lineup and the finishing touch by closer Oh Seung-hwan, recorded a peak viewership rating of 0.8%, heating up viewers' homes.
The game opened with In Soon-yi's powerful rendition of the national anthem, actress Gyeong Su-jin throwing the ceremonial first pitch, and Oh Seung-hwan taking the ceremonial first at-bat. The broadcast was handled by commentator Jung Woo-young and analyst Lee Soon-chul, delivering vivid on-site coverage.
Starting pitcher Lee Dae-eun recorded a strikeout in the early innings to gain momentum. The Fireworks Fighters' batting lineup scored the opening run in the third inning on a sacrifice fly by Jung Sung-hoon, and in the fourth inning, they stretched their lead to 3-0 by combining Choi Soo-hyun's infield ground ball with Kim Jae-ho's go-ahead hit.
Dongguk University narrowed the gap by one run with Kim Hyun-soo's go-ahead hit in the top of the seventh, but catcher Park Jae-wook cut off the opposing team's second-base steal attempt with an accurate throw, stopping the comeback momentum. Subsequently, the Fireworks Fighters brought up Yoo Hee-kwan in the eighth inning and Oh Seung-hwan in the ninth inning, striking out batters to seal the 3-1 victory.
Lee Dae-eun, named MVP after leading the team to victory with one run allowed in seven innings, said, "My condition wasn't very good, but thanks to the help of the fielders, we got a good result. Changing my pitching pattern to focus on control was effective, and I'm grateful to the fans for their support."
"Fireworks Baseball Live Special" is exclusively broadcast live on SBS Plus.
