Kiwoom Heroes manager Seol Jong-jin explained his decision to stick with pitcher Jo Young-geon in a crucial moment against SSG, despite the risks. The team is struggling with bullpen depth after recent struggles from foreign pitcher Kanakubo Yuto.
Kiwoom Heroes' new foreign hitter Keston Hiura hit a two-run homer, breaking the team's eight-game losing streak in a 12-6 victory over SSG Landers. Hiura expressed satisfaction with his first home run and the team's win, noting his adaptation to the KBO league.
Kiwoom Heroes, struggling at the bottom of the KBO league for three consecutive years, have signed new foreign hitter Keston Hiura. Hiura, a former first-round draft pick with MLB experience, aims to revitalize the team's offense and lead them to the postseason.
LG Twins defeated Kiwoom Heroes 5-2, ending the Heroes' six-game winning streak. Despite trailing 0-2, LG rallied in the 3rd inning with timely hits, including three doubles, to score four runs and secure the victory.
Former MLB infielder Keston Hiura has signed with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), seeking a fresh start and aiming to add power to the last-place team. The 29-year-old American expressed excitement for the opportunity to play in Asia.
Kim Gun-hee hit his first career grand slam to lead the Kiwoom Heroes to a 6-0 victory over the SSG Landers, marking their fourth consecutive win and lifting them out of last place in the league.
The Kiwoom Heroes have signed veteran infielder Seo Geon-chang to a two-year contract extension. The deal includes an annual salary of 500 million won and 100 million won in incentives.
The Kiwoom Heroes have signed former MLB player Keston Hiura for the remainder of the season, paying him $400,000 guaranteed plus $100,000 in incentives. The team also released Trenton Brooks.
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Yuto Kanakubo, a 26-year-old Japanese pitcher, has been promoted from middle reliever to closer for the Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO, recording two straight saves against the NC Dinos. The former Tokyo Yakult Swallows pitcher, who touched 154 kph with his fastball, aims to become the league leader in saves while helping his last-place team (7-15-0) win a championship.
Park Jun-hyun, the first overall pick in last year's KBO draft, is scheduled to make his debut for the Kiwoom Heroes on Sunday at age 18. Manager Seol Jong-jin expressed confidence in the teenager, saying if he pitches well, he'd be open to giving him another start. The promotion comes amid injuries to the Heroes' pitching staff, including American starter Nathan Wiles out with a shoulder injury.
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