Eagles Celebrate Milestone Win in KBO League
In an electrifying display of pitching prowess, Hanwha Eagles' star player Cody Ponce broke the KBO record for the fewest games needed to reach the 200-strikeout milestone. This historic achievement took place during a game against the Lotte Giants at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on Aug. 12, 2025.
Ponce reached the milestone in a record-breaking 23 games, smashing the previous record held by Ariel Miranda who achieved 200 strikeouts in 25 games in 2021.
The game was captured by YONHAP, and the captivating moments of Ponce's performance were not lost on the spectators. Ponce pitched seven innings with multiple strikeouts during the game, pushing his season total past 200. This was a testament to his exceptional dominance on the mound.
In the sixth inning of the same game, Ponce recorded his 200th strikeout of the season, a moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy. After pitching seven innings, Ponce walked off the mound, leaving the Lotte Giants struggling to find an answer to his unparalleled pitching.
Interestingly, a modal window associated with the game did not contain any advertisements, nor was it linked to a specific sporting event or team. The modal window did, however, offer three audio options labeled audio_0, audio_1, and audio_2, with audio_2 currently selected. It also had settings for captions, which could be turned off, and an option to close the window by escaping.
Despite the modal window's absence of specific details about the number of strikes or strikeouts, it served as a testament to the historic moment unfolding on the field. Ponce's dominance was further underscored by his leading position in wins, ERA, and other pitching metrics, making him a force to be reckoned with in the KBO league.
The Hanwha Eagles, Ponce's team, have been riding high on the back of his exceptional performance, with fans and analysts alike hailing him as a key player in their success. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see how Ponce continues to shape the landscape of the KBO league with his unprecedented strikeout record.
[1] KBO Official Stats - Strikeout Records [2] YONHAP Sports - Cody Ponce Breaks KBO Strikeout Record [3] KBO Official Stats - Ariel Miranda's Strikeout Record [4] Hanwha Eagles Official Website - Cody Ponce's Record-Breaking Performance
The historic achievement by Cody Ponce, who broke the KBO record for the fewest games needed to reach the 200-strikeout milestone, was not limited to his exceptional pitching skills on the baseball field. Even the modal window associated with the game, devoid of advertisements and specific sporting event details, acknowledged his unprecedented performance in the arts section, offering three audio options to capture the captivating moments of his record-breaking performance.
The captivating moments of Ponce's dominant performance on the mound, which included his 200th strikeout of the season, were not lost on the spectators, making him a force to be reckoned with in both sports and arts in the KBO league.
