Let's see Kim Do Young. It was sold out, but the Hanwha KIA match in Gwangju was canceled due to rain
Aug 02, 2025
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Hanwha and KIA were scheduled to play the second game of three consecutive weekend games at Gwangju Kia Champions Field on the 2nd. In the first game of the series on the 1st, KIA won two consecutive games with a 3-2 victory, and KIA tried to raise the atmosphere to the fullest by calling up even the leading hitter Kim Do-young.
It was also a big match between the strong team Hanwha and KIA, and the tickets were sold out early as attention was focused on Kim Do-young's return match.
But the sky blocked it. From around 4:30 p.m., when the away team Hanwha's training was in full swing, thick rain began to fall and soon turned into a squall downpour.
Hanwha fielders' batting training was in full swing on the ground. There was no time to put on a tarpaulin, and there was no time to cover the ground due to the sudden rain. The soil was not wet, so the area near the dugout became a sea of water.
Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon, who was watching the training, urgently ordered "All withdraw."
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Regarding Kim Do-young's return before the game, KIA manager Lee Bum-ho said, `I was ready, but I was waiting for the final test results. There was enough time to raise the intensity after hearing that it was perfect. I heard that the rehabilitation team also prepared everything so that there was no problem with the hamstring. I heard that it could rain tomorrow (3rd), so I asked to use a substitute today. I also thought that joining (Kim) Do-young at home and gathering when the atmosphere itself is a winning streak could be a message to the players that 'Cheer up because they're all together'. If he goes to a pinch-hitter chance at home, he thought (Kim Do-young) would be needed to strengthen his strength when he changed from losing consecutive games to winning consecutive games. So, I raised it about a day earlier, showing my expectations.
Kim Do-young said "Fans always tell me not to rush when I come back. I know it well because I've matured. I hope you cheer for us when we come backHe expressed his excitement for his return match after a long time, but he was in a situation where he had to endure another day.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.