Austin Home Run → "Hallelujah" Yeom Kyung-yeop's Honest Confession: "It Came from My Desperate Heart; I Only Wanted to Win"

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The "Yeom Gal-rang" (a nickname for Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop) celebration gesture by LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop (58) on the previous day (the 1st) was an expression of his deep desire to stop a losing streak. After securing a 10-4 victory on the 1st, he admitted that he had been deeply worried about the possibility of the losing streak extending further, considering it a crucial game in terms of momentum.

On the 1st, LG defeated Kiwoom 10-4 in an away game at Gocheok Sky Dome, located in Guro-gu, Seoul, during the "2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League." Trailing 4-4 in the top of the 8th inning, LG scored four runs to take control of the game and added two more in the 9th inning to seal the victory.

A standout moment occurred during the the 1st game. When the score was tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 5th inning, foreign batter Austin hit a two-run home run. The scene captured on broadcast screens showed manager Yeom Kyung-yeop raising his arms in celebration, which quickly became a major topic among baseball fans.

Regarding this incident, Manager Yeom confessed that his action stemmed from his sincere desire to win. Meeting with reporters at the ahead of the the 2nd game against Kiwoom, manager Yeom Kyung-yeop responded to related questions by saying, "I believe my movement was a direct expression of my desperate feelings and what I truly felt in my body." He continued, "I only wanted to win more than anything," reflecting on the intense situation at the time.

The reason behind manager Yeom's genuine reaction lay in his anxiety over a prolonged losing streak. Manager Yeom explained, "Our team also has the risk of falling into a five-game, six-game, or even seven-game losing streak at any moment." He added, "It is my duty as a manager to cut off such situations quickly and effectively when the timing arises."

He further noted that if a losing streak continues, not only starting pitchers and relief pitchers but also batters would feel extreme pressure in critical game situations. Manager Yeom stated, "This would ultimately severely hinder the players' performance," and emphasized that he strives to exert maximum effort in every game to prevent such burdens from affecting the players.

Finally, he said, "Even if the coaching staff has excellent strategies, they are useless if not executed properly during the game." He added, "This is why people say baseball is played by the players. Fortunately, our players have recognized these critical moments together and have worked hard to overcome them," expressing his gratitude.

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