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Kim Tae-gun's 'Wedge' Home Run Becomes Catalyst for KIA Tigers' Shocking Reversal Loss
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Kim Tae-gun's 'Wedge' Home Run Becomes Catalyst for KIA Tigers' Shocking Reversal Loss

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KIA Tigers suffered a devastating 8-7 extra-inning loss to Kiwoom Heroes on August 23, 2026.
  • The defeat followed a go-ahead home run by KIA's Kim Tae-gun, which ironically became the catalyst for the shocking comeback.
  • This loss marked KIA's second consecutive defeat after a six-game winning streak and was particularly painful due to the manner of the collapse.

The KIA Tigers experienced a gut-wrenching 8-7 extra-inning defeat against the Kiwoom Heroes on August 23, 2026, a loss that came after a dramatic turnaround. The game, held at Gocheok Sky Dome, saw KIA squander a lead in a manner that left a bitter taste for the team and its fans.

Adding to the irony, a crucial home run hit by KIA's Kim Tae-gun, intended to seal the victory, inadvertently became the turning point that allowed the last-place Kiwoom Heroes to stage a stunning comeback. This pivotal moment shifted the momentum, ultimately leading to KIA's downfall.

The loss was particularly agonizing as it followed a six-game winning streak, snapping it with two consecutive defeats. The manner of the collapse, turning a seemingly secure win into a shocking defeat, made this game a painful memory for the KIA Tigers, who are battling in the league.

I thought it was a์๊ธฐ (wedge) home run when Kim Tae-gun hit it... but it became the cause of the shocking reversal.

โ€” Reporter Kim YongDescribing the ironic turn of events after a key home run.
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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.

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