"I don't know why I'm doing well."

Choi Hyung-woo achieved a monumental record of 2,500 hits and 18 consecutive seasons with double-digit home runs. In a game against the Kiwoom Heroes on the 27th at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, he batted 4 times with 3 hits, including a go-ahead two-run home run.

He grounded out to shortstop in the first inning, but raised his batting sense with a single in the third inning with two outs and a runner on first base. It was his 2,499th career hit. In the 5th inning, the preceding batter, Kim Do-young, hit a one-RBI clutch hit and successfully stole a base.

Although a setback occurred when Kim Do-young was substituted due to a hamstring injury, when Kiwoom's starting pitcher Ha Young-min threw a forkball that floated into the middle of the plate, he hit it hard and launched a two-run home run over the center field fence.

He set the record of 2,500 hits for the third time in his career with his 10th home run of the season. He also achieved double-digit home runs for 18 consecutive seasons. On this day, he raised his batting average to .345 with 3 hits and reclaimed the top spot in batting average. He also added his 36th RBI of the season.

After the game, Choi Hyung-woo said, "I had confidence. When I saw Ha Young-min's pitch, I felt it was different from the forkball in the first inning. I thought I could hit it well if it floated into the middle." He explained the moment of the go-ahead home run.

He continued, "I feel good. I didn’t run here to do this, but there were times when I almost couldn’t. I feel proud and think I’ve done well. I wasn't concerned about the home runs. The 2,500 hits are important. This is proof that I have been consistent.”

At the age of 42, he is displaying a crazy batting sense as he aims for the batting title. "I also find it amazing. It seems like it has only been 3 to 4 years. It's surprising that I've felt this way for so long. It felt like I was losing my touch in the last game (against Daegu Samsung), but seeing how I played today, it wasn’t bad. I don’t know why either," he laughed.

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