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[Photo] Ahn Jae-seok Tagged Out at Second After Overrunning Base on Timely Hit
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[Photo] Ahn Jae-seok Tagged Out at Second After Overrunning Base on Timely Hit

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • During a KBO League baseball game between the Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants, Doosan's Ahn Jae-seok hit a timely RBI single.
  • Ahn Jae-seok was tagged out at second base after overrunning the bag while returning from his hit.
  • The play occurred in the bottom of the third inning with no outs and a runner on second base.

In a key moment during the KBO League game between the Doosan Bears and the Lotte Giants on August 23, 2026, Doosan's Ahn Jae-seok delivered a crucial hit. Playing at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Ahn Jae-seok connected with a pitch from Lotte's starter Park Se-woong, driving in a run with a timely single in the bottom of the third inning.

However, Ahn Jae-seok's contribution was short-lived due to a baserunning error. After rounding first base too far on his hit, he was tagged out by Lotte shortstop Jeon Min-jae while attempting to return to second base. The play unfolded with no outs and a runner already positioned on second base, highlighting the missed opportunity for the Bears to extend their lead or further capitalize on the inning.

The game featured Doosan Bears' Kwak Bin and Lotte Giants' Park Se-woong as the starting pitchers. The incident involving Ahn Jae-seok occurred in a critical juncture of the game, underscoring the fine margins between offensive success and costly mistakes in professional baseball.

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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.