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[Photo] Park Ji-sung in Extra-Inning Battle
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[Photo] Park Ji-sung in Extra-Inning Battle

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kiwoom Heroes pitcher Park Ji-sung took the mound in the 10th inning of a KBO League game against the Hanwha Eagles.
  • The game was held on July 19, 2026, at the Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park.
  • Ryu Hyun-jin started for the Hanwha Eagles, while Park Jun-hyun was the starter for Kiwoom.

Kiwoom Heroes pitcher Park Ji-sung delivered a powerful performance as he took the mound in the 10th inning of a tense KBO League game against the Hanwha Eagles. The match, held on July 19, 2026, at the Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park, was a hard-fought contest that extended into extra innings.

The Hanwha Eagles had Ryu Hyun-jin as their starting pitcher, facing off against Park Jun-hyun, who took the mound for the Kiwoom Heroes. The game remained close, leading to the dramatic extra-inning situation where Park Ji-sung entered the game.

Park Ji-sung was captured in a dynamic shot, forcefully throwing a pitch as he battled to secure the win for his team. The image encapsulates the intensity and determination of the players during the extended game.

The article focuses on a specific moment in the game, highlighting the pitcher's effort during a crucial extra-inning situation. The visual of Park Ji-sung in action underscores the competitive spirit of the KBO League.

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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.