The efforts of KIA Tigers' hidden cheerleader Choi Hyung-woo bore fruit in victory.
On the afternoon of the 15th, at Gwangju Kia Champions Field, during the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League game between the KIA Tigers and the Lotte Giants, KIA defeated Lotte 7-6.
The KIA Tigers players showcased unique uniform fashion in the game that day. In what is called farmer fashion, KIA Tigers wore their red socks over their uniforms, creating a charismatic atmosphere. It is said that Choi Hyung-woo suggested the farmer fashion to boost the team's morale before the start of the game.
In the game, Choi Hyung-woo demonstrated incredible hitting ability, greatly enhancing the team's atmosphere. Choi recorded 3 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 run out of 4 at-bats that day. He started with a hit in his first at-bat at the bottom of the 2nd inning and scored after getting an infield hit with no outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Additionally, he opened up the offense with a hit with no outs in the bottom of the 7th inning.
Choi Hyung-woo also lifted the team morale with witty jokes. In the bottom of the 4th inning, with 2 outs and runners on 1st and 2nd base, KIA's Kim Sun-bin hit a foul ball that struck third base coach Jo Jae-young. After hitting Jo Jae-young, Kim Sun-bin was out on a ground ball to the second baseman on the 11th pitch. At that moment, as Choi Hyung-woo was heading to the dugout, he called out to his fellow players in the dugout, saying, 'Hey! Bring the band-aid!' which filled KIA's dugout with laughter.
That day, the KIA Tigers targeted the shaky Na Kyun-an in the 3rd inning, scoring 5 runs and creating a big inning that laid the foundation for their victory. After KIA's starting pitcher was taken down, they faced fierce pursuit from Lotte, but closer Jeong Hae-young held off Lotte's hitters, preserving a one-run victory.
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