{
  "id": 18915958,
  "title": "Lions catcher Kang Min-ho celebrates 1st title of 23-year career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/lions-catcher-kang-min-ho-celebrates-1st-title-of-23-year-career",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T10:33:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261108003700315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daegu, November 8 – After 23 years in professional baseball, Samsung Lions catcher Kang Min-ho finally tasted victory Sunday, as the Lions clinched the Korean Series title over KT Wiz. Overcoming a torn oblique and a fractured rib, Kang displayed remarkable resilience on the field, providing crucial support from behind the plate with his strategic pitching calls and defensive prowess. Despite struggling to bat, Kang's presence bolstered pitchers' confidence during the intense postseason. Reflecting on his achievement, Kang expressed gratitude towards his teammates, stating that this moment felt like a movie and that baseball truly brings people together. This triumph marked the first time in his career that baseball brought such a profound sense of unity and accomplishment. Prior to this win, Kang's greatest career highlight was securing the 2008 Olympic gold medal in Beijing, which he now considers far less significant compared to this championship.",
  "summary": "DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- In his 23rd season in professional baseball, Samsung L...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kang Min-ho wins first title in 23-year career",
    "Samsung Lions beat KT Wiz in Korean Series",
    "Catcher overcomes injuries to contribute"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}