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Jung Hae-young's headshot ejection, Kim Bum-soo and Jo Sang-woo's bases cleared, Park Jeong-woo's first career walk-off
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Jung Hae-young's headshot ejection, Kim Bum-soo and Jo Sang-woo's bases cleared, Park Jeong-woo's first career walk-off hit... Lee Beom-ho: 'We achieved the best possible outcome'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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

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  • KIA Tigers achieved a dramatic 2-1 extra-inning victory against SSG Landers, marked by Park Jeong-woo's walk-off hit.
  • The win extended KIA's winning streak to three games and secured their third-place standing in the league.
  • The game saw significant moments including Jung Hae-young's ejection and strategic pitching changes by KIA.

The KIA Tigers secured a thrilling 2-1 extra-inning victory over the SSG Landers, thanks to Park Jeong-woo's clutch walk-off hit. This dramatic win, achieved at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field, extended the Tigers' winning streak to three games and solidified their third-place position in the league.

The game was not without its dramatic turns. KIA pitcher Jung Hae-young was ejected after hitting an SSG batter with a pitch, a situation that led to strategic pitching changes. Manager Lee Beom-ho acknowledged the challenging circumstances, stating, "We achieved the best possible outcome," highlighting the team's resilience.

Despite trailing for much of the game, the Tigers mounted a late comeback. The victory was sealed in extra innings when Park Jeong-woo delivered a crucial hit, driving in the winning run and eliciting a strong reaction from the home crowd.

This hard-fought win demonstrates the KIA Tigers' fighting spirit and ability to perform under pressure. The team continues to build momentum as they navigate the league season.

We achieved the best possible outcome

โ€” Lee Beom-hoKIA Tigers manager commenting on the team's dramatic extra-inning victory.
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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.