'5-game batting average of .500' Seo Geon-chang: "I was only thinking, 'Please, (Choi) Ju-hwan, finish it.' I haven't even looked at the stats in a long time" [Gocheok]

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"I was only thinking, 'Please, (Choi) Ju-hwan, finish it.'"

Kiwoom Heroes veteran Seo Geon-chang (37) shared his thoughts after the dramatic victory.

On the 9th, Kiwoom, trailing 1-5 for much of the game against NC Dinos at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, came back to win 7-6 on a walk-off hit by Choi Ju-hwan (38) in the bottom of the 9th inning.

Seo Geon-chang, who returned to his former team, the Heroes, this season, had previously performed with 3 hits in 4 at-bats in a game against Doosan Bears at Jamsil on the 7th, and today contributed to the team's second consecutive win with 3 hits and 3 runs in 5 at-bats.

Starting as the designated hitter in the first spot, he hit a double to right field in the bottom of the 1st inning, a single to center in the bottom of the 5th, drew a walk in the bottom of the 8th, and then hit a hit to left field in the bottom of the 9th, creating a bases-loaded opportunity with two outs. Shortly after, Choi Ju-hwan delivered a walk-off single to center field.

Seo Geon-chang, who has been hitting with a .500 batting average (10 hits in 20 at-bats) over his last five games, said after the game, "I was just thinking about focusing in the batter's box. I haven't even looked at the stats or anything like that in a long time. I'm only trying to stay cheerful in the dugout to keep the team's momentum from dropping." He added, "The game went a bit long (3 hours and 52 minutes), so I hoped Ju-hwan would finish it, and I'm glad it ended well in the end."

Kiwoom manager Seol Jong-jin (53) praised, "Seo Geon-chang delivered three hits and three runs, perfectly fulfilling the role of the leadoff hitter, just as he did in the previous game."

Manager Seol, through the club, stated, "The lineup immediately created run-scoring opportunities after conceding a run and relentlessly chased the game. Hyu-ra led the offense with three hits, including a home run. That one home run in the 5th inning, which turned the tide, rekindled the will to win. Choi Ju-hwan also led the team to victory with a crucial tying RBI hit in the 8th inning, followed by a walk-off hit in the 9th."

He continued, "On the mound, Kim Seo-jun, Kim Sung-jin, and Yuto delivered stable pitching. The bullpen's strong performance laid the foundation for the victory. I am happy to start this week's schedule with a win. I believe this is thanks to the passionate support from our fans. Thank you."

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