Slugger lives up to superstar billing with 2 homers in KBO postseason victory
GWANGJU — Entering his team's postseason series against the LG Twins, Kia Tigers third baseman Kim Do-yeong was hyped up as the key player to watch — by managers of both clubs. Twins skipper Youm Kyoung-youb said the key for his team would be to keep Kim in check and prevent him from inflicting damage. Tigers boss Lee Bum-ho said he was not worried about Kim because he trusted the 23-year-old…
GWANGJU — As the Kia Tigers prepared for their postseason series against the LG Twins, third baseman Kim Do-yeong was touted as a crucial player to watch by both teams. Twins manager Youm Kyoung-youb sought to keep Kim contained, while Kia's Lee Bum-ho felt confident in his star player. The 2024 KBO regular-season MVP and potential 2024 MVP contender lived up to the hype, delivering a standout performance in Game 1 of the best-of-five series.
With the score tied at 1-1, Kim stepped up to the plate, crushing a towering solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. The ball sailed 124 meters into the left-field stands, marking the start of what would be a dominant offensive display. Kim's powerful swing propelled him to a mark of four RBIs in the game, solidifying his status as a key contributor for his team in the postseason.
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