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Kiwoom captain Im Ji-yeol is seen conducting batting practice ahead of the 2026 KBO League match between Kia Tigers and Kiwoom Heroes, scheduled to be held at GwangjuKIA Champions Field on the 16th.
A scene of someone holding a bat upside down during batting practice catches the eye. the 16th, 2026.
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