Ryu Ji-hyuk's friend Hong Chang-gi sends get-well wishes: "Hope it's not a serious injury → Fans, please offer lots of support"

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While fielding, Samsung Lions infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk (32) collided forcefully with a baserunner and complained of dizziness before being substituted. LG Twins outfielder Hong Chang-gi (33), the opposing team's player, conveyed warm condolences and get-well wishes to Ryu Ji-hyuk.

On the morning of the 9th, Hong Chang-gi shared his message through an official YouTube video from the LG Twins organization titled 'LGTWINSTV'. He said, "Ryu Ji-hyuk suffered a serious injury and had to leave the field, so I hope he is okay," expressing his deep concern. He added, "I hope fans will also show strong support for Ryu Ji-hyuk."

The incident occurred during a game on the 8th. During a home match against LG Twins at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League', Ryu Ji-hyuk suffered a major collision while fielding in the bottom of the sixth inning and was replaced by Kim Sang-jun.

With Samsung trailing 2-5 in the bottom of the sixth, LG's Goo Bon-hyeok hit a bunt, which pitcher Baek Jeong-hyun fielded and threw to first base. As second baseman Ryu Ji-hyuk moved in to cover first base, he failed to catch the ball immediately and stumbled. During this moment, he collided forcefully with Goo Bon-hyeok, who was sprinting toward first base. In the process, Ryu Ji-hyuk's head struck the inner side of Goo Bon-hyeok's right thigh with significant impact.

Ryu Ji-hyuk remained on the ground for some time, and an ambulance was even called to the scene. Fortunately, he managed to stand up with assistance from the coaching staff and moved toward the dugout, but repeatedly stopped due to dizziness. Ultimately, he was carried on a trainer's back into the dugout. A Samsung Lions official told reporters on-site, "Ryu Ji-hyuk is currently experiencing dizziness and is resting; we will continue monitoring his condition." However, it was later reported that he was transported to a hospital for various examinations, including CT scans.

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