[One Quick Look] Kia and Seoul, 1 win 1 loss — "Heart-pounding again today, almost burst" — Son Ju-young secured the win with 1 run allowed in 1 and 1/3 innings

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LG closer Son Ju-young entered the game in the bottom of the 8th inning with two outs and runners on first and second during the match between KIA Tigers and LG Twins at Gwangju KIA Champions Field on the 21st, holding the score scoreless. He then faced a crisis in the bottom of the 9th with two outs and runners on second and third but extinguished the threat by inducing a groundout to the pitcher from the final batter, Kim Sun-bin.

Son Ju-young experienced the heart-pounding moment of a closer twice in one game.

And Son Ju-young added another save today. 2026.05.21.

LG closer Son Ju-young entered the game in the bottom of the 8th inning with two outs and runners on first and second during the match between KIA Tigers and LG Twins at Gwangju KIA Champions Field on the 21st, inducing a groundout to the infield from Kim Tae-gun before heading to the dugout. 2026.05.21.

Kim Sun-bin's hit ball went straight into the closer's glove...

Son Ju-young sprinting toward first base

He looked like he was going all the way to the base...

Son Ju-young lightly tossing the ball, ending his trip to Champions Field...

Son Ju-young experienced the heart-pounding moment of a closer twice in one game. And Son Ju-young added another save today. 2026.05.21.

Only those who serve as a closer can experience this moment... It is an experience that starting pitchers cannot have unless they complete the entire game.

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