[Photo] Choi Ji-hoon: "Finally, a comeback"

Published:2026.08.20 ・ 22:26

Kim Jingyeoung

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The 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League game between Samsung Lions and SSG Landers was held on the 20th at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.

SSG's Park Ji-hoon hit a go-ahead, RBI sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning with one out and runners on first and third base.

*This content was translated by AI.

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