Kim Hui-jip's Walk-Off Homer Lifts NC to Victory, LG Suffers Sixth Straight Loss

Kim Hui-jip, NC's standout hitter for July, delivered a crucial two-run home run in the seventh inning, powering his team to a 7-5 victory against LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The decisive hit not only rescued NC from a three-game losing skid but also deepened LG's woes, extending their losing streak to six games.

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It's so good to break the losing streak on the first day of the series before it gets too long.

The game was tied 5-5 before Kim Hui-jip stepped up to the plate with two outs in the seventh. After Lee Woo-sung drew a walk, Kim Hui-jip launched a two-run shot over the left-field wall off LG pitcher Kim Yun-sik, securing the lead for NC.

Kim Hui-jip's performance continues his impressive July streak, during which he has hit a league-leading six home runs. This latest blast represents 85.7% of his season's home run total. He also hit multiple home runs in a game against KIA on July 3.

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I think when I approach the plate with a light 'just hit it' mentality, less force goes into my swing, and the ball flies better.

With this victory, NC climbed to sixth place in the standings, surpassing Hanwha. In a post-game interview, Kim Hui-jip expressed relief at ending the losing streak, attributing his success to a relaxed approach at the plate. "I think when I approach the plate with a light 'just hit it' mentality, less force goes into my swing, and the ball flies better," he said. He added, "The team is in a tougher situation than I thought, but if we focus on the process, good results will definitely come."

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The team is in a tougher situation than I thought, but if we focus on the process, good results will definitely come.