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Na Sung-bum hits two home runs after 449 days, showing 'signs' beforehand
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Na Sung-bum hits two home runs after 449 days, showing 'signs' beforehand

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Baseball player Na Sung-bum hit two home runs in a game against the LG Twins, leading his team to a 5-4 victory.
  • He expressed happiness about his performance and the team's win, noting it had been a long time since his last multi-homer game.
  • Na Sung-bum's power was evident as he successfully hit fastballs up to 158 km/h and fearlessly swung at a 146 km/h pitch on the first pitch.

Na Sung-bum celebrated a triumphant return to form, hitting two home runs in a single game for the first time in what he described as a long time. The outfielder powered his team to a narrow 5-4 victory over the LG Twins on Tuesday.

"I can't even remember when I last hit a multi-homer game. I'm happy I hit home runs, and I'm happy the team won," Na Sung-bum said after the game. His performance included a solo shot in the third inning and a two-run blast in the eighth, decisively contributing to the win.

His powerful hitting was on full display, effortlessly connecting with pitches as fast as 158 km/h. Demonstrating remarkable confidence, he also fearlessly swung at a 146 km/h fastball on the very first pitch of an at-bat. This display of strength and aggressive hitting underscored his significant impact on the game.

I can't even remember when I last hit a multi-homer game. I'm happy I hit home runs, and I'm happy the team won.

— Na Sung-bumThe player's reaction after hitting two home runs and securing a team victory.
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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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