Choi Joo-hwan Hits Walk-off Single; Kiwoom Secures Comeback Win Against NC

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The Kiwoom Heroes, currently at the bottom of the KBO league, secured a thrilling walk-off comeback victory against the NC Dinos, narrowing the gap with the 9th-place team to just half a game.

Veteran Choi Joo-hwan led the team to victory, delivering both the game-tying hit and the walk-off RBI single.

Bae Jeonghun reports.

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Choi Joo-hwan, who leveled the score in the 8th inning with an RBI double to right-center while trailing 6-5, became the hero once again in the 9th inning with the game tied at 6-6.

Stepping up to the plate with two outs and the bases loaded, Choi connected on an inside fastball, sending a walk-off single into center field before celebrating the win with his teammates.

With this 7-6 comeback victory, Kiwoom has closed the gap with 9th-place Lotte to half a game, fueling their hopes of climbing out of last place.

Home run leader Kim Do-young once again showcased his power.

With the KIA Tigers leading 3-1 in the 4th inning, he hit a massive three-run homer, his 19th of the season, to the delight of the fans.

Supported by starter Hwang Dong-ha’s solid performance—allowing only one run over six innings—KIA halted Hanwha’s four-game winning streak and moved within one game of 3rd-place Samsung.

The 2nd-place KT Wiz defeated Samsung 5-2, thanks to a strong six-inning, one-run outing by starter Ko Young-pyo and a three-hit performance by Kim Hyun-soo, who became the third player in KBO history to reach 2,600 career hits.

Meanwhile, the league-leading LG Twins beat the SSG Landers 8-2, with Ku Bon-hyeok, Shin Min-jae, and Park Hae-min combining for six hits and five RBIs, maintaining a one-and-a-half-game lead over 2nd place.

Doosan defeated Lotte 6-5, powered by home runs from Cameron and Yang Eui-ji.

(Video Editing: Hwang Ji-young)
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