Doosan Bears Pitcher Kwak Bin Sets Franchise Domestic Strikeout Record

Kwak Bin reached 182 strikeouts by fanning SSG’s Ereedia in the top of the third inning, the strikeout that established his domestic-player record for Doosan.
Kwak Bin surrendered his lone run in the top of the third inning before settling in to complete seven innings.
SSG starter Lee Ro-un completed the bottom of the sixth inning before leaving the game; he was later replaced by Kim Min in the seventh.
Kwak Bin made history on September 9, 2026, when the Doosan Bears starter struck out SSG Landers batter Ereedia in the third inning at Jamsil Stadium. That strikeout was his 182nd of the season — breaking Doosan's domestic-player record. KBO League confirmed the milestone during the Bears' game against SSG.
Kwak Bin pitched seven strong innings, allowing just five hits and one run. The dominant performance showcased why he's one of the KBO League's top strikeout artists this season.
Kwak Bin reached the historic 182nd strikeout in the top of the third inning against Ereedia. This single strikeout erased the previous Doosan domestic-player record. The achievement marks a major milestone for the right-hander's 2026 campaign.
The strikeout came during a dominant stretch where Kwak Bin was already overpowering SSG's lineup. He finished the game with seven innings pitched, surrendering only one run across five hits.
After giving up his only run in the third inning, Kwak Bin settled in and shut down SSG's hitters for the remaining frames. His control and strikeout ability kept runners off base and prevented the Landers from mounting a serious threat.
The seven-inning outing demonstrated Kwak Bin's stamina and consistency. Allowing just five hits across the entire game showed why he's among the KBO League's premier pitching talents this season.
SSG starter Lee Ro-un pitched through the bottom of the sixth inning before exiting the game. Kim Min took over in the seventh inning with two outs and a runner already on second base.
The pitching change came during a tense moment with Yang Eui-ji at the plate. Kim Min inherited a tight situation but took control of the game from there.
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