[Breaking News] 'KT faces first crisis': An Hyun-min and Heo Kyung-min confirmed with hamstring injuries; will undergo second checkup in Seoul on the 17th.

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The once-thriving KT Wiz has encountered its first crisis. Starter right fielder Ahn Hyun-min (23) and third baseman Heo Kyung-min (36) have been diagnosed with hamstring injuries.

A KT team official stated, "Both players An Hyun-min and Heo Kyung-min received examination results indicating hamstring injuries. An Hyun-min's injury is on the right side, while Heo Kyung-min's is on the left. Both will undergo a second medical consultation at Seoul Hospital on the 17th."

The expected return date and future schedule will both be determined based on the results of additional medical examinations. KT is in a state of emergency. Despite securing a decisive 10-2 victory over the NC Dinos in their away game at Changwon NC Park on the previous day (15th) of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular season, KT could not smile.

Heo Kyung-min's injury came first. In the bottom of the fourth inning, with KT leading 4-0, Heo hit a double to right-center field. However, he felt pain in his hamstring while rounding first base and was replaced by Kim Sang-soo ahead of Sam Hilliard's at-bat.

A more serious injury awaited KT. In the top of the sixth inning, leadoff hitter Ahn Hyun-min hit a deep ball toward the shortstop. The ball struck shortstop Kim Ju-won's glove as he attempted a sliding catch, resulting in a single to left field.

An Hyeon-min, who was sprinting toward second base, suddenly fell and hurriedly returned to first base. An collapsed to the ground, expressing pain, and was eventually substituted off the field with the help of a trainer while limping.

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