KIA Triumphs and Tears: Why the Hero of the Dramatic Comeback Home Run Broke Down

KIA experienced both ends of the emotional spectrum with walk-off grand slams just two days apart.

After suffering a comeback loss on the 23rd against Kiwoom due to a walk-off grand slam allowed, KIA bounced back against Lotte on the 25th, securing an 8-5 victory in the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs and bases loaded thanks to pinch hitter Lee Ho-yeon's dramatic walk-off grand slam when they were trailing 5-4.

Lee Ho-yeon, who hit his first career walk-off home run and grand slam simultaneously, choked back tears after the game, saying, "Last week was the first memorial anniversary of my late father," and adding, "He probably would have given me a high-five and told me I did a great job."

<Sports Mug> shares the story behind Lee Ho-yeon's dramatic blast.

(Produced and Edited by: Jinhyeong Park | Produced by: Sports News Department)
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