Samsung Lions' Ryu Ji-hyuk Hits First Postseason Homer Against Former Team Kia Tigers
In Game 3 of the KBO postseason, Samsung Lions infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk hit his first postseason home run, a two-run shot off Kia Tigers starter Keisho Shirakawa. The home run gave the Lions a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning, marking a pivotal moment in the second-round series. The achievement highlights Ryu's personal milestone in the playoffs.
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Samsung Lions infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk will never be mistaken for a power hitter. In 1,221 regular-season games over 15 years in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Ryu has hit just 23 home runs. And in 38 postseason games before Thursday night, Ryu had zero homers. Ryu's breakthrough dinger came at an opportune time for his club. His two-run home run off Kia Tigers starter Keisho Shirakawa gave the Lions a 4-3 lead in the top of the fifth in Game 3 of the second round in the KBO postseason. Alt
Lions infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk savors 1st postseason homer vs. ex-team: 'It was incredible' Yonhap News Agency