[Photo] "Did you see Austin?" Song Chan-ui's lead-off solo home run in the top of the second inning

Published:2026.10.17 ・ 14:35

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LG Twins' No. 5 hitter Song Chan-ui is shown returning to the dugout after hitting a left-field solo home run off Kyle Niles with two outs in the top of the second inning during Game 1 of the 2026 KBO League Wild Card Series between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins at Gwangju Kia Champions Field on October 17, 2026.

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