An Chi-hong's walk-off grand slam ends five-game losing streak; Kiwoom manager Seol Jong-jin apologizes: "I am sorry to the fans. We will strive to show even better performances."

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Kiwoom Heroes finally broke the tiresome five-game losing streak. The joy of victory was brief, as manager Seol Jong-jin (53) expressed his heavy sense of responsibility by first conveying his apologies to the fans.

On the 10th, Kiwoom defeated KT Wiz 5-1 in a home game at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League', thanks to An Chi-hong's dramatic walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. This was a precious victory that allowed them to escape the losing streak tunnel that had continued since the the 3rd game against Doosan. It was An Chi-hong's first-ever walk-off home run.

Concentration shone at every critical moment. Starting pitcher Park Jun-hyun held the mound firmly with 5 innings of 2 hits allowed and 0 earned runs. Manager Seol Jong-jin said, "Park Jun-hyun performed his role as a starter excellently," and added, "The relievers who came in afterward also did their part, and the infielders' focused defense successfully cut off scoring threats."

Opportunity followed crisis. Although Kiwoom surrendered the first run in the top of the 6th, they quickly tied the game with Brooks' RBI hit in the bottom of the 6th, and then wrote a drama in the bottom of the 9th. A bases-loaded opportunity was created by hits from Oh Sun-jin and Park Ju-hong, followed by an intentional walk to Seo Geon-chang. Veteran An Chi-hong capped the game with a thrilling walk-off home run.

After the game, manager Seol Jong-jin thought of the fans along with a sense of relief. Manager Seol bowed his head, saying, "As the losing streak dragged on, I felt very sorry to the fans who supported us."

He continued, "We were able to win because the players did not give up and stayed focused until the end," and emphasized, "Next week, we will prepare thoroughly to show even better performances."

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