'Korean Baseballers' Power Play': Song Sung-moon vs. Bae Ji-hwan Both Inserted as Pin Runners → Both Score! 'Winning Run Hero' SONG Earns the Win

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In a head-to-head power play showdown between Korean players on the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) stage, Song Sung-moon of the San Diego Padres emerged victorious. Both Song Sung-moon and Bae Ji-hwan of the Milwaukee Brewers were left out of the starting lineup but were inserted as pinch runners in extra innings to drive in runs, showcasing their presence. Ultimately, Song became the hero of his team's miraculous walk-off winning run.

On the 13th (Korea time), San Diego secured a walk-off comeback victory over Milwaukee with a final score of 4-3 after an intense 11-inning battle at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

In today's game, neither Korean position players Song Sung-moon nor Bae Ji-hwan made the starting lineup. Both teams entered extra innings tied 2-2 after a closely contested match.

The 11th inning began with a full-scale "pinch runner showdown" between Korean MLB players while the score remained tied at 2-2. Milwaukee unexpectedly inserted Bae Ji-hwan as a pinch runner in place of leadoff hitter William Contreras. Bae then used his blazing speed to easily cross home plate on Gary Sanchez's double down the left-field line, giving his team a 3-2 lead.

However, Song Sung-moon started the comeback in the bottom of the 11th inning. With one out and runners on third base following Manny Machado's infield grounder, San Diego immediately inserted Song as a pinch runner after Ty France reached base via a hit-by-pitch. Following Jackson Merrill's sacrifice fly to right field that tied the game at 3-3 with two outs and a runner on first, Song boldly stole second base, shaking up the Milwaukee battery.

That single steal changed the outcome of the game. With two outs and a runner in scoring position at second base, Luis Campusano's infield hit to right field broke through. Song, running from second base, charged home without hesitation. As Milwaukee right fielder Luis Lara's throw to home plate sailed slightly high, Song touched home plate to complete the 4-3 walk-off victory.

Although neither made the starting lineup, both Korean players were inserted as pinch runners in the dramatic 11th inning. While Bae Ji-hwan shone with his explosive speed and scoring run, it was Song Sung-moon who earned the win by boldly stealing second base and then charging home to drive in the decisive run, leading his team to a walk-off victory.

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