Choi Hyeong-woo's Delightful Day: Defense Fairy Leads Samsung to Victory

In Game 2 of the playoffs between the KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions held yesterday (October 27), Choi Hyeong-woo delivered a stellar performance in both offense and defense, leading Samsung to an 8–3 victory.

Choi contributed with the bat by hitting a single in the bottom of the 2nd inning and drawing a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 5th, followed by a brilliant defensive play in the top of the 6th where he gunned down Castro at second base with a precise throw.

In the bottom of the 7th, he smashed a solo home run, setting a new record for the oldest player to hit a home run in the postseason.

During the post-game interview, when asked what he did with the commemorative ball for his putout given to him by his juniors, he drew laughter by firmly answering, "I threw it away."

Addressing his new nickname, the "Defense Fairy," he witty responded, "That was already my nickname 20 years ago."

(Produced and edited by Nam Ju-hyeon; Produced by Sports News Department)
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