Koo Ja-wook Ties Game, Kang Min-ho Hits Walk-Off in 10th! Lions Roar... Samsung Escapes 3-Game Skid After 216-Minute Battle with KIA

The Samsung Lions snapped their three-game losing streak with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the KIA Tigers in a marathon 10-inning game at the KIA Champions Field in Gwangju. The win, which lasted 216 minutes, was sealed by a clutch walk-off home run from catcher Kang Min-ho in the top of the 10th inning.

The Lions had been struggling, with manager Lee Sung-yong expressing concern over key players' form before the game. However, captain Koo Ja-wook, who had been experiencing a slump, delivered a crucial game-tying hit, igniting the team's offense.

Kang Min-ho then stepped up in the extra inning, launching a two-run homer that proved to be the decisive blow. His blast sent the Lions' dugout into a frenzy and secured a hard-fought win for the visiting team.

The victory was a welcome relief for the Samsung Lions, who had been searching for momentum. The dramatic fashion of the win, decided in extra innings by a powerful home run, provided a significant morale boost for the team.

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