'And' An Chi-hong's walk-off grand slam! Last-place Kiwoom breaks 5-game losing streak and holds back 'top' KT [Gocheok On-site Review]

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Kiwoom Heroes defeated KT Wiz in a close contest on consecutive days, breaking free from a five-game losing streak.

On the 10th, Kiwoom defeated KT 5-1 in a home game at Gocheok Sky Dome, located in Guro-gu, Seoul, during the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'. They scored four runs in the 9th inning, when the score was tied 1-1, to secure the victory.

With this win, Kiwoom snapped its five-game losing streak that had continued since the Doosan Bears game on the 3rd at Gocheok. Meanwhile, KT failed to achieve a winning series following a draw in the previous day's (9th) game.

For this game, Kiwoom set its starting lineup as Park Ju-hong (center fielder), Seo Geon-chang (designated hitter), An Chi-hong (second baseman), Choi Ju-hwan (first baseman), Im Byung-wook (left fielder), Ju Seong-won (right fielder), Yang Hyeon-jong (third baseman), Park Sung-bin (catcher), and Kwon Hyuk-bin (shortstop). The starting pitcher was right-handed Park Jun-hyun.

In response, KT arranged its batting order as Kim Min-hyuk (left fielder), Choi Won-jun (right fielder), Kim Hyun-soo (first baseman), Jang Sung-woo (designated hitter), Heilriard (center fielder), Kim Sang-soo (second baseman), Kwon Dong-jin (third baseman), Han Seung-taek (catcher), and Lee Kang-min (shortstop). Right-handed Bae Je-seong was named the starting pitcher.

The game unfolded as a tight pitching duel. Although five starting pitchers were deployed, the 0-0 tie remained unbroken through the 5th inning. However, KT took the lead first. After one out in the top of the 6th, Kim Hyun-soo's ground ball single and Jang Sung-woo's walk created scoring opportunities at first and second base. Although Heilriard was retired on a shortstop grounder, Kim Sang-soo followed with a two-run single to left field, making it 1-0.

But Kiwoom immediately tied the game in the bottom of the 6th. Leadoff batter Seo Geon-chang drew a walk. An Chi-hong and Choi Ju-hwan were retired on a center field fly ball and a strikeout, respectively, but after Im Byung-wook was hit by a pitch, pinch-hitter Brooks delivered a two-run single to left field, tying the score at 1-1.

The fierce battle was decided in the bottom of the 9th. After one out, Oh Seon-jin reached base with a ground ball single to left field, and Park Ju-hong followed with another left field single to put runners on first and third. Seo Geon-chang then received an automatic intentional walk, and An Chi-hong ended the game with a walk-off grand slam to left-center field.

Kiwoom starter Park Jun-hyun pitched well for five innings, allowing two hits, four walks, and striking out two batters without surrendering a run, but he was unfortunately not credited with a win or loss. KT starter Bae Je-seong also delivered a strong performance over 3⅓ innings, allowing two hits, one walk, and striking out five batters without giving up a run, but it unfortunately did not lead to a team victory.

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