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1 Korean player moves on, another eliminated in MLB postseason

One Korean player has moved on to the next stage in the ongoing Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason, eliminating his countryman in the process. The Los Angeles Dodgers, two-time defending World Series champions, defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time) to close out the best-of-five National League Division Series (NLDS) in four games. In the upcoming…

1 Korean player moves on, another eliminated in MLB postseason

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In the ongoing Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason, one Korean player has advanced to the next stage while another was eliminated. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the National League Division Series (NLDS) at Truist Park, advancing to the National League Championship Series. Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong, who made his first postseason appearance as a defensive replacement at second base for the Dodgers, will now face the winner of the other NLDS between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres.

Kim, a sophomore, appeared in only 43 games in the regular season, posting a .259 batting average with one homer, 11 RBIs, and five steals. He was recalled by the Dodgers on September 28 and has played multiple positions throughout his MLB career. The Dodgers will face the winner of the other NLDS in the upcoming National League Championship Series.

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