[Photo] Choi Won-joon and Bae Jeong-dae in a Close Call
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The KT Wiz faced the KIA Tigers in a KBO League baseball game on April 21, 2026.
- Starting pitchers for the game were Oh Won-seok for KT and Kim Tae-hyung for KIA.
- A notable play occurred in the top of the 10th inning when KT's center fielder Bae Jeong-dae and right fielder Choi Won-joon collided while making a catch.
In a thrilling encounter at Suwon KT Wiz Park, the KT Wiz clashed with the KIA Tigers in a highly anticipated KBO League matchup on April 21, 2026. The air was thick with anticipation as the home team, KT, put Oh Won-seok on the mound, while the visiting KIA Tigers countered with Kim Tae-hyung. The game remained a tense affair, pushing into extra innings. The defining moment, captured in a striking photograph, occurred in the top of the 10th inning. With two outs and no runners on base, KIA's Park Jung-woo sent a fly ball into the outfield. In a dramatic display of effort, KT's center fielder Bae Jeong-dae and right fielder Choi Won-joon converged, their paths crossing in a near-collision as they managed to secure the crucial out. This image encapsulates the high stakes and intense effort displayed by both teams throughout the game, a testament to the competitive spirit of the KBO League. While Western sports coverage might focus on the final score, for Korean fans, moments like theseโthe sheer athleticism and the near-missesโare what make the game truly captivating.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.