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LG Twins starting pitcher Im Chan-gyu took the mound as the starter in Game 2 of the 2026 KBO League Wild Card Series against the KIA Tigers at Gwangju Kia Champions Field on the 18th, despite being in mourning for his father-in-law's death. However, he was removed from the game without completing even one inning.
Autumn rain poured down starting from the bottom of the first inning, soaking the field. Im Chan-gyu retired only one batter in the first inning before giving up five runs and being replaced. October 17, 2026.










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