[Photo] "Did it hit the wedge?" Kim Tae-gun's two-run homer in the bottom of the 8th inning

Published:2026.08.23 ・ 16:49

Kang Youngjo

*This content was translated by AI.

Kia's No. 8 batter, Kim Tae-gun, is shown rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run to left field with one out and a runner on second base in the bottom of the 8th inning during the match between the 2026 KBO League Kiwoom Heroes and KIA Tigers at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 23rd. . 2026.08.23.

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