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Hanwha Eagles complete stunning comeback with walk-off hit
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Hanwha Eagles complete stunning comeback with walk-off hit

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hanwha Eagles secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Lotte with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • Manager Kim Kyung-moon's decision to stick with batter Lee Do-yoon, who had no hits that day, paid off with a game-winning double.
  • Despite struggling with clutch hitting, the team managed to pull off a comeback win.

The Hanwha Eagles staged a thrilling comeback, defeating the Lotte Giants 3-2 with a dramatic walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth inning. The victory was sealed by Lee Do-yoon, who hit a game-ending double that cleared the outfield fence.

Manager Kim Kyung-moon's confidence in Lee Do-yoon proved crucial. Despite Lee having recorded no hits earlier in the game, Kim opted not to substitute him in a critical late-game situation. This decision paid off handsomely as Lee delivered the decisive hit, securing a much-needed win for the Eagles.

Following the game, manager Kim acknowledged the team's struggles, particularly with hitting in crucial scoring opportunities. "It was a tough game because we lacked timely hitting," Kim stated, reflecting on the team's performance. However, the dramatic ninth-inning rally demonstrated the team's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, ultimately snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.

It was a tough game because we lacked timely hitting

— Kim Kyung-moonReflecting on the team's performance after their dramatic comeback victory.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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