Kim Jae-hwan Hits Three Consecutive Home Runs Amidst Doping History; SSG Ends Losing Streak

Kim Jae-hwan, now with the SSG Landers, made headlines by hitting three consecutive home runs in a game against the NC Dinos. This remarkable achievement places him second among players with a prior doping record to accomplish such a feat in the KBO league. His powerful performance included a two-run homer in the first inning, a grand slam in the third, and another solo shot in the fifth, driving in a personal-best-tying seven runs.

The offensive explosion from Kim Jae-hwan was instrumental in SSG Landers' decisive 12-5 victory over the NC Dinos, snapping their five-game losing streak. This win provided a much-needed boost for the team.

Kim Jae-hwan's history with doping dates back to October 2011, when he tested positive for anabolic steroids during the Baseball World Cup while representing the Korean national team. Anabolic steroids are known to dramatically increase muscle mass and strength. He joins Choi Jin-haeng as the only other player with a doping past to hit three consecutive home runs, a feat Choi achieved in 2017 after a positive test for anabolic steroids in 2015.

The article also highlights other notable games from the day's KBO schedule. The KT Wiz staged a stunning comeback, scoring five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat their opponents 10-9. This remarkable comeback ranks second in KBO history for the largest deficit overcome in the ninth inning. Meanwhile, the Hanwha Eagles also ended a six-game losing streak with a 10-4 comeback victory against the Samsung Lions, powered by an eight-run fourth inning.