[One Sweep] "Holding on to a one-run lead was hard, but we succeeded in winning two straight games" — Kiwoom Heroes defeat NC Dinos 2-1

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In the bottom of the 9th inning, Yuto entered the game and successfully retired two batters before facing a 1st-and-2nd base crisis due to a walk and a hit.

Kiwoom's crisis ended there. The image of Yuto, who held the lead, embracing catcher Kim Dong-hyun with relief is poignant.

Kiwoom closer Yuto entered the game in the bottom of the 9th during the 2026 KBO League match between Kiwoom Heroes and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 21st, averted a 1st-and-2nd base crisis with two outs, and then embraced Kim Dong-hyun in relief. 2026.04.21.

It was harder for you because of me, right?

A man's embrace

The hero of the winning hit, Im Ji-yeol, also gathered on the mound...

Winning two straight games and holding on to a one-run lead is this difficult.

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