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Kiwoom captain Im Ji-yeol is seen practicing batting ahead of the 2026 KBO League match between Kia Tigers and Kiwoom Heroes, which will be held at GwangjuKIA Champions Field on the 16th. His batting practice, in which he holds the bat upside down, draws attention. 2026.04.16.
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