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Jeon Sang-hyun saves KIA from bases-loaded threat and gifts ace his 10th win

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
  • KIA Tigers right-hander Jeon Sang-hyun escaped a one-run, bases-loaded threat and helped secure a 6-3 win over the KT Wiz.
  • His five-out appearance gave KIA consecutive wins over the league leaders and secured the series victory.

“I really wanted to protect the victory.” Jeon Sang-hyun delivered on that promise for the KIA Tigers, shutting down a bases-loaded threat and preserving a 6-3 win over the KT Wiz in Gwangju.

The 30-year-old right-handed hold reliever entered as KIA’s final pitcher on the fifth. He recorded five outs without allowing the game to turn around, helping the Tigers beat the league leaders for a second consecutive day.

The result secured KIA’s series victory. Jeon’s performance also helped give the team’s ace his 10th win, while the reliever’s stated aim was simple: protect the lead until the end.

I really wanted to protect the victory.

· Jeon Sang-hyunThe KIA Tigers reliever described his goal after stopping the bases-loaded threat.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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