I thought you were out Why did Coach Hong Won-ki, an embarrassing glove checker, protest against the exit?

Jun 27, 2025

I thought you were out Why did Coach Hong Won-ki, an embarrassing glove checker, protest against the exit?
KIA-Kium match at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 26th. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Lee Joo-hyung, with no outs and first base, was out by the check ball. Director Hong Won-ki is protesting when the video reading confirmed the out. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.26/



"I thought you were out. It was a serious bonehead play."

Kiwoom Heroes manager Hong Won-ki said he felt out. But why did he leave the dugout without leaving.

Kiwoom drew 5-5 in the last game of the three consecutive games during the week against the KIA Tigers at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 26th. He couldn't decide the game until the 11th inning of extra time.




A win, one draw and one loss against Kia, which had six consecutive wins, would have been a success in its own right. However, it was regrettable because it secured the final match. He had a chance to end the ninth inning with no outs, a bases loaded with two outs in the 10th inning, and a third base with one out in the 11th inning, but he blew all the opportunities.

In addition, the inflection point of the game was at the bottom of the eighth inning. It was a scene where Lee Joo-hyung, the leader of the 4-4 tie, survived with a stunning surprise bunt hit, and was out under Cho Sang-woo's check.

It can only come out if it's a check, but this day was literally 'absurd situation'. Lee Ju-hyung held a finger injury prevention glove in his right hand and was unable to touch the base with his hand while oozing. The gloves blocked between the hand and the base. The body couldn't touch the base, so it was out. It was also a scene where KIA first baseman Oh Sun-woo's unwavering tenacity should be praised, and Lee Ju-hyung's complacent play should be criticized.




I thought you were out Why did Coach Hong Won-ki, an embarrassing glove checker, protest against the exit?
KIA-Kium match at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 26th. He is puzzled when Lee Joo-hyung, a first baseman with no outs, is out on the check ball in the bottom of the eighth inning. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.26/
It was ruled out. I applied for a video review on Kiwoom. It has not been reversed. Kiwoom manager Hong Won-ki left his seat and protested fiercely. It was a protest against the results of the video review, a departure. Coach Hong made a gesture to the umpires, asking if the fingertips touched the base. However, looking at the slow screen, it was clear that the gloves blocked the hand and the base.

Coach Hong, who met ahead of the Samsung Lions match at Gocheok Dome on the 27th, asked "Is Lee Joo-hyung's situation not visible in the dugout?"In fact, I was sensing that he was out to some extent. But I was so angry. It was a serious bonehead play."

I thought you were out Why did Coach Hong Won-ki, an embarrassing glove checker, protest against the exit?
KIA-Kium match at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 26th. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Lee Joo-hyung, with no outs and first base, was out by the check ball. First baseman Oh Sun-woo is reenacting the situation, saying Lee Ju-hyung couldn't touch the base because of the gloves he was holding in his hand. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.26/
Coach Hong quietly nodded to the question, "'I thought it was an out, but did you try to leave to give a message?' Coach Hong said, `It was a scene that should never come out during the game. It was the second half of the game and it was the timing for us to show more concentration and win the game. You have to think twice about this kind of play. You should be familiar with it again so that such a mistake never comes out. It will imprint on both players and coaches. Even before the game, I intend to send a message to the squad once again."








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.