{
  "id": 15763883,
  "title": "With massive homer in clinching game, Tigers superstar Kim Do-yeong voted KBO postseason series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/with-massive-homer-in-clinching-game-tigers-superstar-kim-do-yeong-15763883",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261021/with-massive-homer-in-clinching-game-tigers-superstar-kim-do-yeong-voted-kbo-postseason-series"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) star Kim Do-yeong showcased his clutch performance during the Tigers' 13-1 victory over the LG Twins in Game 3 of their best-of-five postseason series. The Korean slugger hammered a grand slam that capped a seven-run second inning, leading to an easy win and the completion of a three-game sweep. Kim finished the series with an impressive three home runs and eight RBIs in just three games, earning him the KBO postseason series Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. He secured 84 of the 97 votes cast. The Tigers were already leading 3-0 when Kim came to bat in the top of the second inning. The Twins' day started with Na Sung-bum's solo homer off starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Carrasco then loaded the bases on an error, single, and walk. Park Jung-woo's RBI single chased Carrasco from the game, followed by Jon Kennedy allowing another run-scoring single on a 1-1 count to Park Jae-hyun.",
  "summary": "With each passing game and each ball leaving the yard, Kia Tigers slugger Kim Do-yeong keeps growing in his stature as a clutch performer. Kim made an emphatic statement on his greatness Tuesday, as he hammered a grand slam to power the Tigers past the LG Twins 13-1 in Game 3 of their best-of-five Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series. His blast capped a seven-run second inning for…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "With massive homer in clinching game, Tigers superstar Kim Do-yeong voted KBO postseason series MVP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/with-massive-homer-in-clinching-game-tigers-superstar-kim-do-yeong",
        "published": "2026-10-20T13:12:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "With massive homer in clinching game, Tigers superstar Kim Do-yeong voted KBO postseason series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/with-massive-homer-in-clinching-game-tigers-superstar-kim-do-yeong-15759628",
        "published": "2026-10-20T15:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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