Park Jung-woo's walk-off hit in the 10th inning secures KIA's win, overshadowing Kim Do-young's record

In a dramatic turn of events at the Gwangju Kia Champions Field, Park Jung-woo became the hero for the KIA Tigers, delivering a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to secure a 2-1 victory over the SSG Landers.

With the bases loaded and one out, Park Jung-woo stepped up to the plate. His single drove in the winning run, ending the game and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. This moment of triumph came on a night filled with anticipation, as fans were also watching KIA's Kim Do-young, who was on the verge of setting a new KBO record as the youngest player to hit 40 home runs.

While Kim Do-young's potential record garnered significant attention, it was Park Jung-woo's quiet perseverance and timely hitting that ultimately decided the game. His ability to wait for his moment and deliver under pressure highlighted the team's depth and resilience.

The victory extended KIA's winning streak to three games, solidifying their third-place position in the league. The game itself was a testament to strong pitching, with both KIA's Adam Allgood and SSG's Pedro Avila delivering impressive performances throughout the regulation innings.

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In this moment, not even superstar Kim Do-young was envied. At the moment all eyes were on Kim Do-young, Park Jung-woo, who quietly waited for his turn, hit a game-winning RBI single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to decide KIA's victory.