▲ Samsung Lions' Ryu Ji-hyuk is being helped to the dugout after colliding with LG Twins' Koo Bon-hyuk while covering first base during the top of the 6th inning in a home game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on July 8, 2026, with the team trailing 2-5.
Samsung Lions infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk was substituted during a game after colliding with an opposing runner.
Ryu was injured today (July 8) during the top of the 6th inning of a home game against the LG Twins at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, with his team trailing 2-5 and no outs and a runner on second base.
LG's Koo Bon-hyuk attempted a sacrifice bunt, and Ryu moved to cover first base.
After receiving a throw from pitcher Baek Jung-hyun, Ryu collided hard with his face against the right knee of Koo, who was running toward first base, and collapsed onto the field.
Ryu was unable to get up for some time, and an ambulance was brought onto the field.
Although Ryu managed to stand up and head toward the dugout with assistance, he complained of dizziness and could not continue walking.
He was eventually carried off the field on the back of a training coach.
The LG Twins requested a video review regarding the safe-out call on Koo Bon-hyuk, and during this process, the scene of Ryu's injury was repeatedly replayed on the stadium's big screen, drawing criticism.
Broadcast footage captured a young spectator in the stands crying, seemingly shocked after watching the injury scene on the big screen.
Despite the collision, Ryu held onto the ball until the end, and the umpire upheld the original out call.
Prior to today's game, Ryu had appeared in 80 games this season, recording a .294 batting average with 5 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases.
(Photo: TVING broadcast capture, Yonhap News)
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