(Having recovered normal condition) Kim Do-young can hit home runs regardless of fastballs or breaking balls. He can push and pull; it's all possible.

The KIA Tigers' 'superstar' Kim Do-young has regained MVP mode.

Last year, he played in 141 games with a batting average of .347 (544 at-bats, 189 hits), 38 home runs, 109 RBIs, 143 runs, and 40 stolen bases, earning the regular season MVP award, but Kim Do-young started the season late due to a left hamstring injury during spring training.

As of the 24th, Kim Do-young has recorded 93 at-bats, 31 hits, a batting average of .333, 6 home runs, 24 RBIs, 18 runs, and 2 stolen bases. After hitting home runs in three consecutive games following the match against Suwon KT Wiz on the 22nd, he stole a base for the first time this season during the game against Daegu Samsung Lions on the 24th.

Ahead of the game on the 25th, manager Lee Beom-ho met with reporters and mentioned Kim Do-young, saying, 'He seems to have regained his physical condition. I was curious when he would play, and he played yesterday. It will be important from summer. He needs to take good care of his body.'

He also added, 'It's not that we have given Kim Do-young the green light, but he will manage his stamina and only play in important situations.'

Samsung manager Park Jin-man noted, 'Kim Do-young hits home runs regardless of fastballs or breaking balls. It seems he sees the ball well here. If we lose to Kim Do-young, our entire team loses.'

In response, manager Lee Beom-ho said, '(Having recovered normal condition) Kim Do-young can hit home runs regardless of fastballs or breaking balls. He can push and pull; it's all possible. As he recovers his physical condition, he feels more relaxed at the plate and his speed has returned.'

KIA's starting lineup included shortstop Park Chan-ho, right fielder Oh Sun-woo, third baseman Kim Do-young, designated hitter Choi Hyung-woo, first baseman Hwang Dae-in, left fielder Kim Seok-hwan, second baseman Kim Gyu-seong, and catcher Kim Tae-kyun. The starting pitcher was left-hander Yoon Young-cheol.

From his first at-bat in the first inning, Kim Do-young hit one out of the park. After two outs in the first inning, he hit a solo home run against Samsung starter Won Tae-in. This marked the first time Kim Do-young has hit in four consecutive games since his debut.

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