{
  "id": 18050454,
  "title": "Wiz closer Park Yeong-hyun says belief in himself, catcher led to big Korean Series save",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/wiz-closer-park-yeong-hyun-says-belief-in-himself-catcher-led-to-big-18050454",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T01:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261104/wiz-closer-park-yeong-hyun-says-belief-in-himself-catcher-led-to-big-korean-series-save"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Even as KT Wiz led Samsung Lions 8-0 after six innings of the first game in the Korean Series, closer Park Yeong-hyun remained vigilant, anticipating a save opportunity that seemed unlikely. Park's preparation remained steadfast, following his regular routine of stretching and throwing with Park in Suwon, south of Seoul. He emphasized that anything could happen during a game, and he had been prepared for this moment. His coaches had assured him he would pitch, and he was ready. However, the game took an unexpected turn. Wiz relief pitchers faltered, giving the Lions five runs in the seventh and another in the eighth. This transformed a potential blowout into a thrilling, high-stakes match-up. With one out and the bases loaded in the top of the eighth, Park was brought in to contain the damage.",
  "summary": "Even with his team enjoying an 8-0 lead over the Samsung Lions after six innings of the first game of the Korean Series on Tuesday, KT Wiz closer Park Yeong-hyun stayed prepared for a save opportunity that did not seem likely to come. By getting up in his bullpen to stretch and throw a few pitches at KT Wiz Park in Suwon, just south of Seoul, Park said he was just sticking to his usual routine.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Wiz closer Park Yeong-hyun says belief in himself, catcher led to big Korean Series save",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/wiz-closer-park-yeong-hyun-says-belief-in-himself-catcher-led-to-big",
        "published": "2026-11-04T00:14:17.000Z"
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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."
}