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Kim Jae-hyeon's Grand Slam Seals Victory for KIA Tigers Against Kiwoom Heroes
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Kim Jae-hyeon's Grand Slam Seals Victory for KIA Tigers Against Kiwoom Heroes

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • KIA Tigers' Kim Jae-hyeon hit a game-ending grand slam against Kiwoom Heroes pitcher Lee Eui-ri in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • The hit secured a dramatic victory for KIA Tigers, leaving Lee Eui-ri visibly affected.
  • The article also briefly mentions unrelated celebrity news regarding Choi Si-won and Jang Yoon-ju.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Gocheok Sky Dome on August 23, 2026, KIA Tigers secured a thrilling walk-off victory against the Kiwoom Heroes. The decisive moment came in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded and two outs.

KIA Tigers' Kim Jae-hyeon stepped up to the plate and delivered a powerful blow, hitting a grand slam off Kiwoom Heroes pitcher Lee Eui-ri. The hit ended the game immediately, sealing a victory for the KIA Tigers and leaving pitcher Lee Eui-ri in a state of disbelief as he watched the ball sail out of the park.

The image accompanying the report captures the somber reaction of Lee Eui-ri as he stares at the trajectory of the game-ending hit. The article's description notes that this was the final grand slam of the game, emphasizing the dramatic and conclusive nature of Kim Jae-hyeon's hit.

Briefly, the article also includes unrelated snippets of celebrity news, mentioning actor Choi Si-won intervening with a foreigner smoking at Gyeongbok Palace and model Jang Yoon-ju being seen out without a bra. These additions appear to be separate items appended to the sports report.

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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.