[Photo] Kang Baek-ho 'showed he has truly grown'

Published:2026.09.05 ・ 17:53

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The 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League game between the Lotte Giants and Hanwha Eagles was held on the 5th at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan.

Hanwha's Kang Baek-ho hit a two-run double to lead off the first inning with one out and runners on first and third, reached base, and then performed a celebration gesture.

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