Professional baseball player Kim Hyun-soo (37) of the LG Twins recorded 5 RBIs, leading the team to victory.

On the 3rd, Kim Hyun-soo started as the left fielder batting second in a game against the NC Dinos at Changwon NC Park, recording 2 hits, including a three-run home run, from 5 at-bats and 5 RBIs. This is the first time this season that Kim Hyun-soo has recorded 5 RBIs. His headfirst slide into first base before hitting the home run was notably impressive.

Kim Hyun-soo was out at first base after hitting a ground ball in the first inning with no outs and a runner on first. Nevertheless, he made a productive out, which led to the opening run from Moon Bo-gyeong's timely hit with two outs and a runner on second.

In the second inning with two outs and runners on first and second, he again hit a ground ball to first base. Kim Hyun-soo attempted a headfirst slide while running to first base but was ruled out. The first baseman tossed the ball to pitcher Mok Ji-hoon, who stepped on first base first. It was an unusual sight to see Kim Hyun-soo execute a headfirst slide. Kim Hyun-soo weighs 105 kg.

After the game, Kim Hyun-soo said, “I judged that a ground ball could lead to scoring at first base, so I slid to survive, and I think my strong desire to stay safe at first led to that action.” Kim Hyun-soo was silent with no hits in 13 at-bats during the three games against the Samsung Lions last weekend.

LG scored 5 runs in a big inning in the fourth as the batting order went through once. Kim Hyun-soo's home run was decisive. With two outs and runners on first and second, Kim Hyun-soo hit a 147 km fastball, which was left over the middle, against NC's starting pitcher Mok Ji-hoon, sending a three-run home run (his fifth of the season) over the center field wall.

Kim Hyun-soo added another RBI with a ground ball to first base in the fifth inning with no outs and runners on second and third. In the sixth, leading 9-0 with two outs and runners on first and second, he recorded another RBI with a timely hit to center field. He was later replaced by a pinch runner, Song Chan-ui, and finished the game.

Manager Youm Kyoung-youb praised the players after the game, stating, "I want to commend the batters for showing concentration even after two outs and continuing to create scoring opportunities. Kim Hyun-soo, with 5 RBIs, led the overall batting lineup."

After the game, Kim Hyun-soo mentioned, “I'm really happy to break the losing streak, and I think we were able to win because our starting pitcher Seung-gi did really well today. I prepared a lot after the weekend games, and I think the preparations paid off, which makes me even happier.”

Regarding the home run situation, Kim Hyun-soo explained, “Before the game, the coaches kept telling us not to be late on the fastball. I repeatedly reminded myself of that as I went to the plate. I felt regret in the last weekend's Samsung series because well-hit balls were caught by the opposing defense, so I approached this game with the mindset to confidently swing without being overly concerned about the results. I think that approach led to good outcomes.”

Kim Hyun-soo has been struggling, with a batting average of .195 over the last 10 games, but on this day, he rebounded with 2 hits in 5 at-bats, raising his 10-game average to .244. His season batting average increased slightly to .288. After hitting 8 home runs last year, he hit his fifth home run of the season in his 59th game.

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