Kim Ha-seong delivers walk-off hit for Braves

Seoul, August 27 - Veteran infielder Kim Ha-seong scored the walk-off hit that secured a 6-5 victory for the Atlanta Braves over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who has had a challenging season, pinch-hit for Victor Mederos in the bottom of the ninth inning, with Brock Stewart pitching. Kim struck out three times before finally getting a fastball to hit, driving the ball to left field.

His single put runners on first and second, and Lane Thomas scored to cap the game-winning play. Kim had batted just .078 for the season to that point and had been relegated to a backup role. This walk-off single marked his first hit since June 3. Despite the positive outcome, Kim expressed satisfaction, stating, "I am so happy to have helped the team win.

I have been trying to do my best." The walk-off single was Kim's first success since he suffered a right middle finger injury in January, which forced him to miss most of the 2026 season.