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The Kia Tigers won the 2009 Korean Series
The Kia Tigers won the 2009 Korean Series with a dramatic walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7. Second-year infielder Kim Sun-bin, 35, wasn’t at the ballpark that night when the night sky lit up at Jamsil Stadium. He had been a solid backup that year but didn’t make…
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“I’ve watched my dad win a lot”.
“I’ve watched my dad win a lot”. Kia Tigers closer Jung Hae-young was part of the Korean Series championship ending. KIAsms defeated the SamSung Lions 7-5 in Game 5 of the 2024 Baseball Korea Series at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on Monday to win the series 4-1 and clinch the crown. It was their first title…
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MVP of the 2024 Korea Series was Kim Sun-bin
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2024 Korea Series was Kim Sun-bin (35). He came out of Hwasunjung-Hwasungo and was drafted by KIA in the sixth round of the 2008 KBO Draft with the 43rd overall pick. Despite his 165-centimeter height, he has been a pillar of Kia’s defense with his determination and excellent…
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Hong Won-ki, Please Include Half Swings in Video Review
Hong Won-ki, Kiwoom Coach, “Please Include Half Swings in the Video Review List.” Kiwoom Heroes coach Hong Won-ki suggested, “Please include half swings in the video review list.” Coach Hong said, “There is something I want to make public,” ahead of the professional baseball home game against the Samsung Lions held at Gocheok Sky Dome…
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NC Dinos Davidson continued his home run rampage
NC Dinos Davidson continued his home run rampage. However, the Lotte Giants responded with a home run of their own to turn the game around. The second game of the midweek series between the NC Dinos and the Lotte Giants is being held at Sajik Stadium in Busan on Sunday. There are no roster changes…
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The Samsung Lions will spend another week without a starter.
The Samsung Lions will spend another week without a starter. Samsung removed Connor Seabold from the first-team roster ahead of their match against the Hanwha Eagles in Daegu on June 6. It was to rest him. Connor, who is 9-5 with a 3.75 ERA in 23 games this season, threw 96 pitches in six innings…
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The Kia Tigers have suffered a major setback
The Kia Tigers have suffered a major setback in their quest to win the regular season title. Choi Hyung-woo (40), their No. 4 hitter who leads the team in batting average, is out with an injury. On July 7, he underwent an MRI examination at the designated hospital, Seonhan Hospital, and was diagnosed with a…
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Joong-yi, will you be watching from your bedroom next year?
“Won Joong-yi, will you be watching from your bedroom next year?” In the midst of the All-Star Game, where generous fan service was abundant, there was a sneaky (?) suggestion. Doosan Bears’ Lee Young-ha sneaked up behind Lotte Giants’ Kim Won-joong. He joked, “Do you want to come to our room next year?” Kim Won-joong…
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A veteran’s strong play can only energize a manager
A veteran’s strong play can only energize a manager. That’s how Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man feels about catcher Kang Min-ho (39). In 87 games this season, Kang is batting .232 (68-for-232) with eight home runs, 41 RBIs and an OPS of .808. It’s a physically demanding position, and given his age, he doesn’t want…
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Shohei Ohtan fires up the cannon at the MLB All-Star Game
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (30) fires up the cannon at the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game. Ohtani, playing as the No. 2 designated hitter for the National League (NL), blasted a three-run home run in the top of the third inning at the MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas,…