Fortunately, the three hospitals agreed exactly, avoiding the worst

Mar 23, 2025

The opening match between NC and KIA at Gwangju KIA Champions Field on the 22nd, KIA Kim Do-young hit a single and left the dugout after being replaced by hamstring pain in the bottom of the third inning. Gwangju = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.03.22/

"The opinions of the three hospitals were exactly in agreement. "

KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young's cross-check examination results came out. Kim Do-young, who won the KBO League MVP last year, started as the second batter and third baseman in the opening game of the 2025 season against the NC Dinos at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 22nd, but was replaced by injury after playing only two at-bats.

The situation happened at the end of the third inning. KIA was leading 1-0 thanks to Kim Tae-gun's timely RBI. In the bottom of the third inning, leadoff hitter Park Chan-ho stepped down with a foul fly to the first baseman, and Kim Do-young's second at-bat came. Kim Do-young, who pulled NC starting pitcher Logan Allen's 142km fastball for the third time in the 2S, connected a left-handed hit leaving next to the third baseman. It was his first hit of the season.

The opening match between NC and KIA at Gwangju KIA Champions Field on the 22nd, KIA Kim Do-young introduces the players before the game?? He's on the ground. Gwangju = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.03.22/

However, Kim Do-young seemed to feel an abnormality in his left thigh in the process of hitting and running to first base. Immediately after arriving at first base, he complained of pain with his left thighs wrapped in both hands and bent down. Coach Yoon Hae-jin examined Kim Do-young's condition closely, and the training coaches immediately ran out. Soon after, coach Yoon Hae-jin raised his arms toward the KIA bench and drew the mark 'X'. It was a sign asking for replacement. Kim Do-young was replaced and ended the game as it was, and pinch runner Yoon Do-hyun was put in.

Kim Do-young, who was replaced by biting his lips in regret, headed straight to the hospital with a club official. I had an MRI examination of the left thigh area where the pain occurred. The results of the first examination came out immediately. An official from the KIA team said "MRI examination results show damage to the left hamstring area. I think I'll have to double check first. I think we'll be able to get a more accurate picture of the condition after further examination"The results of the first examination were revealed.

The opening match between NC and KIA at Gwangju KIA Champions Field on the 22nd, KIA Kim Do-young is complaining of leg pain while hitting a hit and going to first base in the bottom of the third inning. Kim Do-young has been replaced by Yoon Do-hyun. Gwangju = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.03.22/

Although some fans criticized the coach for failing to stop the running base, Kim Do-young posted on his SNS later in the day, "It's completely my fault for today's injury." he drew the line firmly. Then "Thank you for your concern and support. I'm sorry it disappeared in one game. I'll be right back. He expressed his willingness to recover and return by leaving the article "Must".

KIA eliminated Kim Do-young from its first-team entry on the 23rd. And the previous day (22nd), I completed cross-checking through two other hospitals. An official from the KIA team said, `We sent the video of the injury to Sejong Sports and Leon Orthopedic Surgery in Seoul for cross-checking. The opinions of the three hospitals are exactly in agreement. The degree of hamstring injury is grade 1. Fortunately, I'm glad the injury is not as serious as I was concerned, and I'm going to have a re-examination in two weeks. After the re-examination, I think we will be able to determine the exact timing of the return."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.