Park Jeong-woo’s Walk-Off Hit Gives KIA a 2–1 Victory
KIA Tigers outfielder Park Jeong-woo appeared as a pinch hitter against the SSG Landers and recorded a walk-off hit with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning. The hit gave KIA a 2–1 victory over SSG.
The decisive moment came when Park Jeong-woo hit a walk-off with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning.
How Did the Game Unfold?
SSG scored first in the top of the sixth inning on Park Seong-han’s RBI hit. KIA tied the game in the bottom of the eighth and took it to extra innings, completing the comeback with a walk-off run in the bottom of the 10th.
- Game: KIA–SSG, August 29, 2026
- Venue: Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
- Final score: KIA 2–1 SSG
- Decisive situation: Bottom of the 10th inning, one out and the bases loaded
Who Is Park Jeong-woo?
According to the KBO’s official player search and the KIA’s official roster page, Park Jeong-woo is an outfielder for the KIA Tigers. The KBO’s official player search lists his date of birth as February 1, 1998.
Expressions comparing Park Jeong-woo with Kim Do-yeong drew attention in connection with this game, but they reflect the context of media coverage and search-term popularity. They should not be interpreted as evidence proving an objective difference in the two players’ abilities.
KIA’s Winning Streak and Standing
KIA recorded its third consecutive win with Park Jeong-woo’s walk-off hit and remained in third place as of August 29, 2026. However, because these materials were compiled immediately after the game, the final detailed record in the KBO’s official game center should be checked again once the statistics are confirmed.