"It's so sad to leave Changwon, where I've spent three years," says Davidson, sharing his tearful farewell thoughts after his NC goodbye game

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NC Dinos foreign hitter Matt Davidson (35) concluded his emotional farewell game and bid a tearful goodbye.

On the 26th, NC secured a dramatic 11-4 comeback victory against Kiwoom at Changwon NC Park, rallying with six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

In his "goodbye match," Davidson laid the foundation for the comeback with a two-run double in the bottom of the fourth inning when the team was trailing 0-4. He also hit a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth, finishing the game with 2 hits in 4 at-bats and 3 RBIs, marking his final match with NC.

After the game, Manager Lee Ho-jun expressed sincere respect, saying, "I am grateful for his professional attitude of doing his best for the team until the very end." Changwon fans gave him a standing ovation as a farewell. The NC players were also moved to tears after Davidson's final game, as were the home fans. They even presented him with a framed gift to ease their regret.

From the 2024 season, Davidson wore the NC Dinos uniform and played in 306 career games, accumulating a batting average of 0.298 (331 hits in 1,111 at-bats), 90 home runs, and 256 RBIs. In this season's 63 games, he recorded a batting average of 0.290 (64 hits in 221 at-bats), 8 home runs, 40 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.826. While his batting average with runners in scoring position was a respectable 0.328, the reduced number of home runs compared to previous years appears to have been a drawback. He is expected to be placed on waivers first.

After his final game, Davidson shared his feelings, saying, "I was sad at the thought of parting with teammates I've spent nearly three years with." He then bowed his head and added, "I want to express my deep gratitude to the fans who loved not only me but also my entire family."

Regarding his future plans, he said, "For now, I plan to take a break with my family," and added, "If the opportunity arises someday, I would like to visit Changwon again with my family."

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