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Choi Won-jun turns double play as Jeon Sang-hyun saves KIA from the brink

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Jeon Sang-hyun entered with KIA leading 4-3 and the bases loaded in the eighth inning against KT Wiz.
  • He completed a 1⅔-inning save, while Choi Won-jun turned a double play during the decisive escape.
  • KIA won 6-3 at Gwangju KIA Champions Field for its second consecutive victory.

Jeon Sang-hyun came in with KIA Tigers on the brink against KT Wiz, the score at 4-3 and the bases loaded in the eighth inning. The reliever responded with a 1⅔-inning save and helped secure a 6-3 victory at Gwangju KIA Champions Field.

The situation carried extra tension because the opposing batter was Choi Won-jun, Jeon’s former teammate. Choi made a double-play connection during the crucial sequence, helping KIA escape the threat.

The victory gave KIA its second consecutive win. Jeon said he entered the game thinking he had to get a strikeout.

I thought I had to get a strikeout no matter what.

· Jeon Sang-hyunHe described his approach after entering with the bases loaded in the eighth inning.
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