A blockbuster "miracle" as Doosan challenges a 9-game winning streak with a dramatic walk-off victory over KIA in the 10th extra inning!... "We won thanks to the fans who supported us until the end," said the manager. [Jamsil On-Site Review]

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Doosan Bears overcame immense difficulties to defeat KIA Tigers and dramatically escaped a losing streak.

On the 18th, Doosan defeated KIA 5-4 in a hard-fought battle that went into the 10th extra inning during a regular-season home game at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium in the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.

With this win, Doosan escaped a three-game losing streak, improving to 6 wins, 1 tie, and 11 losses. The team currently holds sole 9th place in the league standings. Meanwhile, KIA ended its winning streak, finishing with 10 wins and 8 losses, placing them in sole 5th place in the league.

For this game, KIA set its starting lineup in the following order: Dale (shortstop), Kim Ho-ryeong (center field), Kim Do-young (third base), Castro (left field), Na Sung-beom (designated hitter), Han Jun-soo (catcher), Park Min (second base), Kim Kyu-sung (first base), and Park Jae-hyun (right field). Compared to the previous day (17th), Kim Do-young moved up from the fourth spot to the third spot in the batting order. Additionally, Na Sung-beom and Han Jun-soo, who were excluded from the previous day's starting lineup, returned to the lineup. KIA's starting pitcher was Adam Oller.

In response, Doosan set its starting lineup as follows: Park Chan-ho (shortstop), Son Ah-seop (right field), Park Jun-soon (second base), Yang Eui-ji (catcher), Kim Min-seok (left field), Cameron (designated hitter), Kang Seung-ho (first base), Park Ji-hoon (third base), and Jeong Su-bin (center field). The starting pitcher was left-hander Choi Seung-yong.

Doosan took the early lead, scoring one run in the first and third innings. In the bottom of the first, leadoff batter Park Chan-ho reached base on a walk and successfully stole second base. Following a ground ball to the second baseman by Son Ah-seop, Park Chan-ho advanced to third base. Although Park Jun-soon struck out on three pitches, Park Chan-ho scored from third base when Yang Eui-ji hit a ground ball to the shortstop, capitalizing on a fielding error by KIA shortstop Dale.

In the third inning, leadoff batter Son Ah-seop hit a double that landed just inside the left-field line. When Park Jun-soon hit a fly ball to center field, Son Ah-seop successfully tagged up. Although Yang Eui-ji struck out, Kim Min-seok hit a sacrifice fly to left-center field, bringing Son Ah-seop home from third base.

KIA then tied the game in the top of the fifth inning. Leadoff batter Na Sung-beom reached base with a hit to left-center field. With one out, Park Min hit a hit to right-center field. During Kim Kyu-sung's at-bat, pinch-hitter Kim Sun-bin stepped in and hit a sacrifice hit to center field, bringing Na Sung-beom home from second base. Subsequently, the next batter, Park Jae-hyun, hit a sacrifice fly to right-center field, allowing Park Min to score from second base.

With the score tied 2-2, both teams' starting pitchers were removed from the mound. KIA's starter Oller recorded 6 1/3 innings, allowing 4 hits, striking out 5 batters, and giving up 2 earned runs. Doosan's starter Choi Seung-yong recorded 6 2/3 innings, allowing 6 hits, striking out 2 batters, and giving up 2 earned runs.

Ultimately, the balance was broken again in the eighth inning. With one out, Kim Ho-ryeong hit a double that landed deep in left field. The next batter was Kim Do-young. At this point, Doosan made a strategic move by bringing in Kim Taek-yeon instead of Lee Byung-hun. Kim Do-young then capitalized on a favorable 1-0 count, hitting a 148 km/h fastball that was slightly inside on the second pitch, sending it over the left-field wall for a go-ahead two-run home run. This was Kim Do-young's sixth home run of the season. The score became 4-2.

However, Doosan was not to be outdone. Immediately in the bottom of the eighth inning, KIA's pitcher was still Kim Beom-su. Leadoff batter Yang Eui-ji then hit a solo home run off Kim Beom-su, narrowing the gap to 4-3.

Continuing, with two outs, Kang Seung-ho reached base on a hit-by-pitch. KIA then replaced pitcher Kim Beom-su with Sung Young-tak. Against Sung Young-tak, pinch-hitter Kim In-tae hit a sacrifice fly that landed just inside the right-field line, maintaining a two-out, runners on first and third situation. Jeong Su-bin then hit a sacrifice hit to center field, tying the game at 4-4.

The game eventually went into extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, KIA removed Sung Young-tak and brought Hong Min-gyu to the mound. Against Hong Min-gyu, Kim Min-seok reached base with a double that landed just inside the right-field line. Cameron flew out to center field. Kang Seung-ho drew a straight walk. Lee Yu-chan then hit a walk-off double that cleared the center-field fence.

After starting pitcher Choi Seung-yong was removed, Doosan's relievers Lee Byung-hun (2/3 inning, 1 hit, 1 run), Kim Taek-yeon (1 2/3 innings, 2 hits, 3 strikeouts, 1 run), Park Shin-ji (0 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs), and Yoon Tae-ho (1 inning, no hits, 1 strikeout, 0 runs) pitched in succession. Yoon Tae-ho secured his emotional first career win. In Doosan's nine-hit offensive attack, Kim Min-seok and Jeong Su-bin contributed with multi-hit performances.

In contrast, after Oller, KIA's pitchers Kim Beom-su (1 1/3 innings, 1 hit, 1 strikeout, 2 runs), Sung Young-tak (1 1/3 innings, 2 hits, 2 strikeouts, 0 runs), and Hong Min-gyu (1/3 inning, 2 hits, 1 run) pitched in succession. Hong Min-gyu was the losing pitcher. In KIA's ten-hit offensive attack, Kim Ho-ryeong, Na Sung-beom, and Park Jae-hyun contributed with multi-hit performances.

After the game, winning manager Kim Won-hyung of Doosan praised, "Although starting pitcher Choi Seung-yong did not secure the win, he delivered the best pitching of the season. His aggressive pitching was highly effective. The relief pitchers also did their part in difficult situations. In particular, Yoon Tae-ho truly held the line in a very critical situation with his own strength."

He continued, "In the at-bat, Lee Yu-chan persistently cut through an unfavorable count and produced the best result. Prior to that, Kim Min-seok set the tone with a double, and Yang Eui-ji's follow-up home run came at a crucial moment. With 10,000 fans in attendance, we were able to win thanks to the fans who supported us until the end. I once again realized how precious this victory is. I would like to express my gratitude to the fans."

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